Untash-Gal
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Untash-Gal was an Elamite ruler who reigned during the Middle Elamite period, around 1250 BCE. He is known for founding the city of Dur Untash, which is now the archaeological site of Chogha Zanbil in southwestern Iran. This complex was built as a temple and palace complex dedicated to the Elamite god Inshushinak.12
The most prominent feature of Chogha Zanbil is its large ziggurat, which is the largest in Iran. The complex also includes temples and palaces. Although construction was extensive, the site was unfinished by the time it was attacked and damaged by the Assyrian king Ashurbanipal around 640 BCE. The site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979.13
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Choghā Zanbīl…direction of the Elamite ruler Untash-Gal during the Middle Elamite period (c. 1500–c. 1000 bce), the complex was dedicated to Inshushinak (Insusinak), the bull-god of Susa. Its irregularly shaped outer wall extends approximately 3,900 by 2,600 feet (1,200 by 800 metres) around the inner sanctum and 13 temple buildings, of…
Read More…direction of the Elamite ruler Untash-Gal during the Middle Elamite period (c. 1500–c. 1000 bce), the complex was dedicated to Inshushinak (Insusinak), the bull-god of Susa. Its irregularly shaped outer wall extends approximately 3,900 by 2,600 feet (1,200 by 800 metres) around the inner sanctum and 13 temple buildings, of…
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Iranian art and architectureEarly Iranian periodIt was built by King Untash-Gal (c. 1265–c. 1245 bce) to fulfill the functions, first, of a holy shrine and centre of pilgrimage and, second, of a mausoleum for his family. Its central feature is a remarkably well-preserved ziggurat, 345 feet (105 metres) square and originally 144 feet (44 metres)…
Read MoreIt was built by King Untash-Gal (c. 1265–c. 1245 bce) to fulfill the functions, first, of a holy shrine and centre of pilgrimage and, second, of a mausoleum for his family. Its central feature is a remarkably well-preserved ziggurat, 345 feet (105 metres) square and originally 144 feet (44 metres)…
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