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We know that Achashverosh ruled over the sprawling Persian Empire. But just how big was his kingdom?
Can archeology provide a clue?
About 150 years ago, archeologists identified the location of Shushan as the current village of Shush in today’s Iran. It is also known as Susa.
15 Facts About the Purim Heroine
As told in the Book of Esther (the Purim story), Esther was a Jewish orphan who became queen of Persia, a position that allowed her to save her people from death.
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