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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.
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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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