It appears that "that great city Zarahemla" was located in the central portion of the general land of the Nephites, or in "the heart of their lands." (See the commentary on Alma 60:19) Helaman 1:18 seems to give us some answer as to how Coriantumr was able to get to the city of Zarahemla so quickly ("so much contention in the land"); however, we have to ask, From where was Coriantumr coming? Was he coming by way of the borders above Manti? If so, according to the geographical theory of John Sorenson, a sighting 75 miles above the capital ought to have given at least a day's warning. (A Source Book, p. 287) [See Geographical Theory Maps]