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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. | 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 {{wp|Eden}}. | ||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
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