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Persepolis

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible

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PERSEPOLIS. The chief capital of the ancient kings of Persia, chosen as such by Darius Hystaspis (b.c. 521 486). Imposing ruins still mark its site about 30 miles north-east of Shiraz. It is named in 2Ma 9:2 In connexion with the unsuccessful attempt of Antiochus Epiphanes to plunder its temples and palaces.

J. F. M‘Curdy.

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Hastings, James. Entry for 'Persepolis'. Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hdb/​p/persepolis.html. 1909.
 
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