A Model of the Palace From the Story of Esther is Built in Israel

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A Model of the Palace From the Story of Esther is Built in Israel

Replica of King Xerxes' Palace. PHOTO: Biblical Lands Museum in Jerusalem.

The Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem, in the last few days, has created a unique display connected to the festival of Purim: an exact replica of the palace of King Xerxes, Israel’s NRG reported. The Palace, called Afadna, was built by King Darius I in Shushan, and was completed by his successor, Xerxes, who is believed to most likely be the King Ahasuerus of the Book of Esther. The palace model...

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