City of Aaron, Alma2's planned destination after rejection in Ammonihah. Later fortified by Moroni1 through the creation of new cities Moroni and Nephihah.
Ablom, east of the Hill of Shim, near the seashore, and a refuge for king Omer and his family as they escaped Akish and his secret combinations.
Plains of Agosh, Jaredite battle site where the wicked king Lib2 fought Coriantumr2 and lost his life.
Aiath (/ˈaɪəθ/), Biblical city mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Also known as Ai or Aija, and likely located in the tribal land of Benjamin, near Jerusalem. The archaeological site associated with ancient Ai is often identified as Et-Tell.
Wilderness of Akish, Jaredite land into which Gilead fled, and battled Coriantumr2. At a later time, the army of Coriantumr2 fled to the same location after losing to Lib2.
Valley of Alma, rest stop for Alma1 and his followers as they fled from Noahite priest Amulon and the land of Helam.
City and Land of Ammonihah, wicked Nephite city that reviled Alma2 and Amulon, imprisoned them, and suffered destruction when prison walls were broken. Later attacked and utterly destroyed by Lamanites. Associated with desolation of Nehors. Partially rebuilt at a later time. Located three days north of the Land of Melek.
Hill Amnihu, site of the initial Amlicite strike. Located east of the River Sidon.
Land of Amulon, settled by Amulon and priests, between Zarahemla and Nephi
Anathoth, city adjacent to and just north of Jerusalem, mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Notable as the hometown of the prophet Jeremiah.
Angola, retreat for Mormon's army
Ani-Anti, Lamanite village visited by Nephite missionaries
Land of Antionum, home of Zoramites, and visited by Nephite missionaries
Antiparah, city captured by Lamanites and regained by Helaman and Antipus
Mount Antipas, gathering place for Lehonti and the peaceful Lamanites
Land of Antum (/ˈæntəm/), northern land visited by Mormon and Ammoron
Arpad, Biblical location mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Located in northern Syria, near Aleppo. Historically, Arpad played a significant role in the region due to its strategic position. It is currently called Tel Rifaat.
Bethabara, Biblical site on the east bank of the Jordan River, where John the Baptist preached and conducted baptisms, as prophesied by Lehi.
Boaz, Nephite retreat and battle ground
City of Bountiful, major Nephite city in the northeastern quadrant
Land of Bountiful¹, area in southern Arabia, near sea
Land of Bountiful², Nephite territory north of Zarahemla
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Calno (/ˈkælnoʊ/), Biblical location mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Sometimes identified with the ancient city of Calneh, and believed to be located in northern Mesopotamia. One of the likely candidates for ancient Calneh is the site known today as Kullan-Köy, near the city of Ar-Raqqah in modern Syria.
Carchemish, Biblical location mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Located in what is today southeastern Turkey, near the Syrian border. It was particularly famous for the Battle of Carchemish in 605BC, where the Babylonian army under Nebuchadnezzar II decisively defeated the Egyptian and Assyrian forces, leading to Babylonian dominance over much of the ancient Near East.
Chaldea, Hellenistic designation for a part of Babylonia
City by the Sea, Nephite city on the west coast
Hill Comnor, hill near Valley of Shur
Land and Valley of Corihor, military campground of the army of Shiz
City of Cumeni, Nephite city fought for by Helaman
Hill Cumorah, meeting place for battle, record depository
D
Damascus, Biblical capital of the Aramean kingdom, mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Located in present-day Syria, Damascus frequently conflicted with both the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. The fall of Damascus to the Assyrians under King Tiglath-Pileser III around 732BC was a significant event in the regional power dynamics, effectively ending the independence of the Aramean kingdom and marking the expansion of Assyrian control.
Land of David, Nephite land on the west coast
City of Desolation, northern Nephite city
Land of Desolation, north of the land Bountiful
E
Garden of Eden, original home of Adam and Eve
Edom, arid region in southwest Israel
Egypt, land of Israel's captivity
Elam, one of the oldest recorded civilizations
Hill Ephraim, hill in the northern region
F
Land of First Inheritance, near the Lehites' original landing point
G
City of Gad (/ɡæd/), city destroyed at the crucifixion
City of Gadiandi (/ˌɡædiˈændaɪ/), city destroyed at the crucifixion
City of Gadiomnah (/ˌɡædiˈɒmnə/), city destroyed at the crucifixion
Gallim (/ˈɡælɪm/), Biblical city mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Probably in Benjamin, to the north of Jerusalem.
Geba, Biblical city mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Archaeological evidence and biblical texts together help locate Geba near the modern village of Jaba', which lies northeast of Jerusalem.
Gibeah, Biblical city mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Hometown and capital of King Saul, located just north of Jerusalem.
Gebim (/ˈɡiːbɪm/), location near Jerusalem mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. The name means "cisterns" or "pits" in Hebrew, suggesting that it was known for water sources or storage.
City of Gid, city invaded by Lamanites and used as a prison camp to detain Nephites
City of Gideon, suburb of Zarahemla, location of battle, preaching, and other events
Land and Valley of Gideon, east of river Sidon
City of Gilgal, city destroyed at the crucifixion
Valley of Gilgal, Jaredite battle region
City of Gimgimno (/ɡɪmˈɡɪmnoʊ/), city destroyed at the crucifixion
Gomorrah, wicked city of the old world
H
Hagoth, Hagoth's shipbuilding site
Hamath, Biblical location mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Located on the Orontes River in modern-day Syria and one of the major cities of ancient Syria. Often mentioned as a northern boundary of the Israelite territories, expressed in the phrase "from Dan to Beersheba, and from the sea to Hamath."
Land of Helam, land eight days into the wilderness, found and settled by people of Alma1.
Hermounts (/ˈhɜːrmaʊnts/), wilderness on west and north
Plains of Heshlon (/ˈhɛʃlɒn/), battleground of Coriantum and Shared
City and Land of Jashon, Nephite retreat near Ammoron's record burial site
Land of Jershon (/ˈdʒɛərʃɒn/), land on east by sea, south of land Bountiful. First mentioned when people of Ammon, seeking protection from fellow Lamanites, resettled there about 76BC (Alma27:22-24). Because of the threat of war from the Zoramites in Antionum to the south, Ammonites were relocated to Melek about 73BC. All references to Jershon come from this three- to four-year period.
Jerusalem¹, chief city of Jews and its surrounding area, original home of Lehi's family.
Jerusalem², Lamanite city and land in land of Nephi
Jordan River, river in Palestine
City of Jordan, Nephite retreat maintained by Mormon
City of Josh, city destroyed at the crucifixion
Land of Joshua, land in borders west, by seashore
Judah, southern kingdom of Israelites
City of Judea, Nephite city
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City of Kishkumen, Wicked city destroyed at the crucifixion
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Laish, city located in the northernmost part of ancient Israel, mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Also known as Leshem before being captured and renamed Dan by the tribe of Dan.
City of Laman, City destroyed at the crucifixion
River Laman, River emptying into Red Sea
Lebanon, the historical Phoenicia, middle eastern country directly north of Israel, the fall of which was prophesied by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1.
City of and Land of Lehi¹, Land adjoining land of Morianton and containing city of Lehi
Land of Lehi², Apparently the entire land south
City of and Land of Lehi-Nephi, Also called land of Nephi, of which it is a part
Madmenah, location near Jerusalem, mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Likely within the tribal lands of Benjamin near the ancient Kingdom of Judah.
Michmash, Biblical city mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Town of Benjamin east of Bethel, generally identified with the modern-day village of Mukhmas.
Middoni (/mɪˈdoʊnaɪ/), Lamanite land, location of Lamanite prison
Midian1, Biblical region and people, mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Located primarily in what is now northwestern Saudi Arabia, southern Jordan, southern Israel, and the Sinai Peninsula.
Land of Midian2 (/ˈmɪdiən/), Lamanite land east of Lehi-Nephi
Migron (/ˈmaɪɡrɒn/), Biblical city mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Likely situated in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin, north of Jerusalem, probably a small outpost or settlement.
Minon (/ˈmaɪnɒn/), Nephite land on west bank of river Sidon
Moab, land of the Moabites, Israelite rivals
City of Mocum (/ˈmoʊkəm/), city destroyed at the crucifixion
Moriancumer, Mesopotamian coastal region
City of and Land of Morianton, area settled by Morianton²
Narrow Neck, near west sea, which led into the land northward
Narrow Pass, led by the sea into the land northward
Narrow Strip of Wilderness, ran from the sea east to the sea west
Nazareth, city of Christ's childhood
City of Nehor, battleground for Corihor and Shule
City of Nephi, city established by Nephi, later occupied by Lamanites, Zeniffites
Land of Nephi, land established by Nephi, later occupied by Lamanites, Zeniffites
City of Nephihah, Nephite refuge captured and lost by the Lamanites
Plains of Nephihah, near the city of Nephihah
Nephite Refuge, location for Nephite centralization
Valley of Nimrod, in Mesopotamia
Nob, city north of Jerusalem, within the ancient kingdom of Judah, mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1.
City and Land of Noah, in land of Zarahemla, near Ammonihah. It was here, in 72BC by the Nephite calendar, that the Lamanites, under the command of Lamanite king Amalickiah, attacked the Nephites. No Nephites died, but over a thousand Lamanites died, including all their chief captains.
Onihah (/oʊˈnaɪhə/), city destroyed at the crucifixion
Rock of Oreb, Biblical location mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Landmark associated with a specific event where the Midianite leaders, Oreb and Zeeb, were defeated and killed by the Israelites.
Ramath (/ˈreɪməθ/), (also spelled Ramah), Biblical city mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Likely located in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin, north of Jerusalem, and destroyed by divine decree.
Hill Riplah (/ˈrɪplə/), east of river Sidon, near land of Manti
Waters of Ripliancum (/ˌrɪpliˈænkəm/), aquatic region in the land northward
Samaria, Biblical location mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Capital city of the northern Kingdom of Israel that played a significant role in the region's history until it fell to the Assyrians in 722BC. Located in the hill country of Ephraim (central to what is now the Northern West Bank), Samaria was strategically positioned atop a hill, providing natural defenses.
Waters of Sebus, (/ˈsiːbəs/), watering place in land of Ishmael
Siron, (/ˈsaɪrən/), city near Antionum where Corianton met Isabel
Sodom, wicked city of the old world
Syria, middle Eastern country
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Tarshish, possibly the city Tarsus
City of Teancum, by seashore near city of Desolation
Tower of Babel, near original home of the Jaredites
W
Wilderness, various places, described in the Book of Mormon in the following order:
Wilderness by the borders of the Red Sea, into which Lehi first took his family as they left Jerusalem (c. 600 BC).
Wilderness of John the Baptist, where he preached and conducted baptisms, as prophesied by Lehi. Typically identified as the region along the Jordan River (and particularly, Bethabara), stretching from the Sea of Galilee in the north to the Dead Sea in the south.
Wilderness of Irreantum, large area of southern Arabia through which the party of Lehi travelled eastward for eight years before stopping their journey at the edge of the sea, which site they called Bountiful.
Wilderness of the Land of Promise, first landing site of the Lehite party in the new world (c. 588 BC).
Wilderness of the Nephites, into which the followers of Nephi1 fled, following a warning from God to separate themselves from the Lamanites.
Wilderness of the Lamanites, area in which the separated Lamanite people hunted for food.
Wilderness of Unbelievers, a metaphorical wilderness described by Isaiah, as quoted by Jacob2, in which unbelievers perish.
Wilderness of Abraham, where during his wanderings, the Biblical patriarch obeyed God in offering up his son in similitude of the sacrifice of Christ, as explicated by Jacob2.
Wilderness of Mosiah, region beyond the land of Nephi into which Mosiah1 and his followers fled until arriving at the land of Zarahemla. At a later time, groups of Nephites, including Zeniff, attempted to reverse that journey to regain the land of their inheritance. Likely same wilderness where Zeniff hid women and children before going to battle against Lamanites. The sons of Mosiah2 again reversed that journey to go preach to the Lamanites.
Wilderness of the Mulekites, area into which the followers of Mulek (the purported last son of Jewish king Zedekiah1), travelled as they escaped the fall of Jerusalem.
Wilderness of the Jaredites, found by the explorers sent by King Limhi who lost their way and stumbled into a land covered in skeletal human remains and ruins.
Wilderness of Alma1, into which Alma1 and his followers fled to escape the army of King Noah3. They eventually came upon a place of clear water eight days into the wilderness (which place they called Helam), where they settled. After Helam was found and captured by the Lamanites, and the people were tormented by Amulon, Alma1 and his followers escaped again into this wilderness, and rested in a valley a day's travel away (which valley they called Alma). A further twelve day's distance took them to Zarahemla.
Wilderness of the Noahites, beyond the Land of Shemlon, into which the followers of King Noah3 fled to escape the Lamanite army, and from which the captive survivors, including Limhi, were returned and forbidden to reenter. The former priests of Noah3 captured daughters of the Lamanites and carried them captive back into this wilderness. Some time later, with the help of Ammon2 and Gideon, the people of Limhi were able to escape back into this wilderness to be united with the people of Mosiah2.
Wilderness of Sidon, to the west and north of the River Sidon (where the war of the Amlicites/Lamanites and the Nephite people of Alma2 was fought), and into which the defeated Amlicite and Lamanite survivors fled and where many were devoured by ravenous beasts and birds of prey.
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City of Zarahemla, major capital of Nephites from about 200BC to AD200
Land of Zarahemla, general reference to the area near the city of Zarahemla
Land of Zebulun, Israelite territory
City of Zeezrom, Nephite city on southwest frontier
Mount Zerin, (/ˈziːrɪn/), mountain, presumably in Mesopotamia
Zion, city of God
Proposed map
Proposed map of the lands and sites of the Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ, translated by Joseph Smith, Jr. (Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1981 [first edition, 1830]).
