Persepolis
city · Exilic · OT Testament
Ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire. While not named in Scripture, this was the seat of power for the Persian kings who appear in Esther, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Daniel
Details
| Type | city |
| Modern Name | Takht-e Jamshid (ruins) |
| Modern Country | Iran |
| Era | Exilic |
| Testament | OT |
| Coordinates | 29.9352, 52.8906 |
Key Events
- Persian Empire's ceremonial capital, Xerxes' (Ahasuerus) throne, Darius' administration
Key People
Scripture References
Esth 1:1-3, Ezra 1:1-4, Ezra 6:1-12, Neh 2:1-8, Dan 6
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