The Tomb of Esther and Mordecai

Emir (on the left) and the old Rabbi inside the "tomb" - actually a mausoleum. Mordecai's "box" is out of picture to the left of Emir. A very cramped space with Jewish and Aramaic scripts around the walls. By the way the Rabbi collects foreign biros (pens), so these make good tips. He'll also ask for a donation for upkeep of the site.

Methuselah On The Move - Update 9 (Tehran to Shiraz)

October 3rd 2013
<strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Tehran to Hamadan and Kermanshah, and onto Shiraz Well your now reading the ramblings of one pissed off little vegemite. For the Rome and Phoenix connections: when we were kids there was an advert on TV for Vegemite (similar to Marmite – Americans – google it). The theme of the advert was kids running around to a jingle – we’re happy ... read more

Middle East » Iran » South » Shiraz

Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and the shah was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political author... ... read more

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