Lehi-Nephi
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In the Book of Mormon, the Land of Lehi-Nephi (BoM Arabic ارض لاحي نافي Arḍi Lāḥī Nāfī) is the homeland of the Nephites in the early times of the Book of Mormon. Later it is conquered by the Lamanites, prompting the remaining Nephites to flee to the Mulekite land of Zarahemla. In later years, an expedition under Zeniff returns to Nephi-Lehi to recolonize the area, and at first the Lamanites allow them to settle. Zeniff, his son Noah, and Noah's son Limhi rule as kings of Lehi-Nephi, until they are driven out by the Lamanites. Led by Ammon son of Mosiah, they return to Zarahemla as refugees.
Today, in Mormon culture, the most popular traditional location of Lehi-Nephi is Guatemala, though this is not supported or sanctioned by LDS Church. The LDS tourism service Israel Revealed provides "Book of Mormon Lands" tours that include various spots in Guatemala.