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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
Pursat is a transliteration of the Aramaic word ''pirsa'' meaning lust with the ''tay merbutah'' the final "t" sound meaning the place lusted after. It was referred to as such because of its beautiful landscape and rich resources. Some scholars have postulated that it could have been the location of the real life inspiration for the {{wp|Bible|Biblical}} {{wp|Garden of Eden}}. | Pursat is a transliteration of the {{wp|Aramaic language|Aramaic}} word ''pirsa'' meaning lust with the ''tay merbutah'' the final "t" sound meaning the place lusted after. It was referred to as such because of its beautiful landscape and rich resources. Some scholars have postulated that it could have been the location of the real life inspiration for the {{wp|Bible|Biblical}} {{wp|Garden of Eden}}. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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