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A B C D E F G H J K L M N O P R S T U V W Y Z Ur Casdim Also known as Ur of the Chaldees. Abraham set out on his journey from Ur Casdim towards the land of Canaan with his father Terach and family (Genesis 11:31). It is usually identified with the ancient city of Uri in southern Babylonia (modern Iraq). Copyright © 2000 World ORT Notice: This computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program, or any portion of it, may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law.