List of Book of Mormon places


This list is intended as a quick reference for locations mentioned in the Book of Mormon.
- [|See also]

A

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, 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 NephiAnathoth, 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 armyAni-Anti, Lamanite village visited by Nephite missionariesLand of Antionum, home of Zoramites, and visited by Nephite missionariesAntiparah, city captured by Lamanites and regained by Helaman and AntipusMount Antipas, gathering place for Lehonti and the peaceful LamanitesLand of Antum, northern land visited by Mormon and AmmoronArpad, 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.Assyria, country in western Asia

B

Babylon, Biblical capital of Babylonia, in southwest Asia, the Jewish captivity into which was prophesied by Lehi.Bashan, country east of the Jordan riverBethabara, 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 groundCity of Bountiful, major Nephite city in the northeastern quadrantLand of Bountiful¹, area in southern Arabia, near seaLand of Bountiful², Nephite territory north of Zarahemla

C

Calno, 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 605 BC, 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 BabyloniaCity by the Sea, Nephite city on the west coastHill Comnor, hill near Valley of ShurLand and Valley of Corihor, military campground of the army of ShizCity of Cumeni, Nephite city fought for by HelamanHill 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 732 BC 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 coastCity of Desolation, northern Nephite cityLand of Desolation, north of the land Bountiful

E

Garden of Eden, original home of Adam and EveEdom, arid region in southwest IsraelEgypt, land of Israel's captivityElam, one of the oldest recorded civilizationsHill Ephraim, hill in the northern region

F

Land of First Inheritance, near the Lehites' original landing point

G

City of Gad, city destroyed at the crucifixionCity of Gadiandi, city destroyed at the crucifixionCity of Gadiomnah, city destroyed at the crucifixionGallim, 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, location near Jerusalem mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. The name means 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 NephitesCity of Gideon, suburb of Zarahemla, location of battle, preaching, and other eventsLand and Valley of Gideon, east of river SidonCity of Gilgal, city destroyed at the crucifixionValley of Gilgal, Jaredite battle regionCity of Gimgimno, city destroyed at the crucifixionGomorrah, wicked city of the old world

H

Hagoth, Hagoth's shipbuilding siteHamath, 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, wilderness on west and northPlains of Heshlon, battleground of Coriantum and SharedLand of Heth, land in the northern regionHoreb, mountains on the Sinai Peninsula

I

Irreantum,, Land of Ishmael, portion of land of NephiIsrael, promised land of Moses' people

J

City of Jacob, city destroyed at the crucifixionJacobugath, city of followers of JacobCity and Land of Jashon, Nephite retreat near Ammoron's record burial siteLand of Jershon, land on east by sea, south of land Bountiful. First mentioned when people of Ammon, seeking protection from fellow Lamanites, resettled there about 76 BC. Because of the threat of war from the Zoramites in Antionum to the south, Ammonites were relocated to Melek about 73 BC. 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 NephiJordan River, river in PalestineCity of Jordan, Nephite retreat maintained by MormonCity of Josh, city destroyed at the crucifixionLand of Joshua, land in borders west, by seashoreJudah, southern kingdom of IsraelitesCity of Judea, Nephite city

K

City of Kishkumen, Wicked city destroyed at the crucifixion

L

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 crucifixionRiver Laman, River emptying into Red SeaLebanon, 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 LehiLand of Lehi², Apparently the entire land southCity of and Land of Lehi-Nephi, Also called land of Nephi, of which it is a partCity of Lemuel, Lamanite cityValley of Lemuel, Lehite campsite near borders of Red Sea

M

Madmenah, location near Jerusalem, mentioned by Isaiah, as quoted by Nephi1. Likely within the tribal lands of Benjamin near the ancient Kingdom of Judah.City of Manti, chief city in land of MantiHill of Manti, near city of ZarahemlaLand of Manti, most southerly land of NephitesMelek, Nephite land west of SidonMichmash, 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, Lamanite land, location of Lamanite prisonMidian1, 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, Lamanite land east of Lehi-NephiMigron, 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, Nephite land on west bank of river SidonMoab, land of the Moabites, Israelite rivalsCity of Mocum, city destroyed at the crucifixionMoriancumer, Mesopotamian coastal regionCity of and Land of Morianton, area settled by Morianton²Moriantum, Nephite areaForest of Mormon, near waters of MormonPlace of Mormon, region near city of Lehi-NephiWaters of Mormon, baptismal waters for over 200 NephitesLand of Moron, north of the great land of DesolationMoroni's Camp, Nephite military postCity of and Land of Moroni, in southeast of Nephite landsCity of Moronihah, iniquitous Nephite cityCity of Mulek, Nephite city south of Bountiful

N

Nahom, location in Arabian desertLand of Naphtali, Israelite territoryNarrow Neck, near west sea, which led into the land northwardNarrow Pass, led by the sea into the land northwardNarrow Strip of Wilderness, ran from the sea east to the sea westNazareth, city of Christ's childhoodCity of Nehor, battleground for Corihor and ShuleCity of Nephi, city established by Nephi, later occupied by Lamanites, ZeniffitesLand of Nephi, land established by Nephi, later occupied by Lamanites, ZeniffitesCity of Nephihah, Nephite refuge captured and lost by the LamanitesPlains of Nephihah, near the city of NephihahNephite Refuge, location for Nephite centralizationValley of Nimrod, in MesopotamiaNob, 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 72 BC 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.

O

Ogath,, place near hill RamahCity of Omner, Nephite city by seashore on east bordersOnidah, gathering place for dissatisfied LamanitesHill Onidah, in land of AntionumOnihah, city destroyed at the crucifixionRock 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.

P

Palestina, middle eastern land neighboring IsraelPathros, location in upper Egypt

R

Hill Ramah, Jaredite name for Hill CumorahRamath,, 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, east of river Sidon, near land of MantiWaters of Ripliancum, aquatic region in the land northward

S

Salem, ancient name for JerusalemSamaria, 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 722 BC. Located in the hill country of Ephraim, Samaria was strategically positioned atop a hill, providing natural defenses. Waters of Sebus,, watering place in land of IshmaelShazer, Lehite rest stop in ArabiaShelem, mountain in MesopotamiaCity of and Land of Shem², Nephite land north of Antum and JashonLand of Shemlon,, Region bordering on land of Lehi-NephiSherrizah,, Nephite stronghold conquered by LamanitesWaters of Shiloah,, pool near Jerusalem1City of and Land of Shilom, small region next to land of Lehi-NephiHill Shim, hill in the land northwardShimnilom,, city in the land of NephiShinar, ancient name for MesopotamiaValley of Shurr, ), Coriantumr's base campLand of Sidom,, city near Ammonihah where Zeezrom, Alma and Amulek retreatedSidon River, major river flowing through the land of ZarahemlaMount Sinai, mountain where Moses received the ten commandmentsSinim,, distant land, possibly ChinaSiron,, city near Antionum where Corianton met IsabelSodom, wicked city of the old worldSyria, middle Eastern country

T

Tarshish, possibly the city TarsusCity of Teancum, by seashore near city of DesolationTower 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.
  • * Wilderness of John the Baptist, where he preached and conducted baptisms, as prophesied by Lehi. Typically identified as the region along the Jordan River, 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.
  • * Wilderness of Moses, Biblical land between the Red Sea and the land of Israel through which the Israelites wandered for 40 years, as recounted by Nephi1.
  • * 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, 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, 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. 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, and into which the defeated Amlicite and Lamanite survivors fled and where many were devoured by ravenous beasts and birds of prey.

Z

City of Zarahemla, major capital of Nephites from about 200 B.C. to A.D. 200Land of Zarahemla, general reference to the area near the city of ZarahemlaLand of Zebulun, Israelite territoryCity of Zeezrom, Nephite city on southwest frontierMount Zerin,, mountain, presumably in MesopotamiaZion, city of God