Loca Sacra
Susa
Also known as: Shushan
- Scripture
- Old Testament
- Ancient region
- Arabia & Persia
- Today
- Shush (Susa ruins), Iran, Khuzestan Province
In the Bible
Persian capital; setting of the book of Esther; Nehemiah served the king here.
Where it is now
UNESCO archaeological site with palace of Darius and Apadana; near Shush city.
Key events
- ✦Book of Esther
- ✦Nehemiah