Even for the intrepid traveler who tours Iran, the ancient Persian capital of Susa often gets left off the itinerary. The preferred path through Persia begins at the famous Persepolis, makes a quick stop at Pasargadae, and heads straight north for Isfahan and Tehran. But the Biblical action all happened at Susa. ...Also Purim related, because of the connection with the Book of Esther.
Todd Bolen is familiar to my regular readers from his Bible Places Blog. I link to it often.
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