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Map showing the location of the ancient city of Susa in southwestern Iran, with surrounding countries including Iraq, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Major bodies of water such as the Caspian Sea, Persian Gulf, and Mediterranean Sea are also labeled, with a small inset globe highlighting the region within the larger context of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Winged lion from Susa Ruins of Susa, Elam, capital of the Achaemenian Empire during the reign of Darius I, 522–486 bc
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Temple ruins of columns and statures at Karnak, Egypt (Egyptian architecture; Egyptian archaelogy; Egyptian history)
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Marble bust of Alexander the Great, in the British Museum, London, England. Hellenistic Greek, 2nd-1st century BC. Said to be from Alexandria, Egypt. Height: 37 cm.
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Tomb of Mohammed Bin Ali, Salalah, Oman.
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Susa: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Add new Web site: Ancient Origins - The ancient city of Susa in Iran is a worldwide treasure. Mar 19, 2024
Map added. Jun 28, 2023
Add new Web site: Ancient History Encyclopedia - Susa, Iran. Apr 16, 2014
Image of a winged lion as depicted in an enameled tile frieze added. Aug 19, 2010
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - History - Susa. Feb 17, 2009
Added new Web site: The Catholic Encyclopedia - Susa. Feb 17, 2009
Added new Web site: LookLex Encyclopaedia - Susa. Feb 11, 2009
Added new Web site: The Official Site of Susa City. Feb 11, 2009
Added new Web site: Iran Chamber Society - Susa, capital of Elam. Feb 11, 2009
Added new Web site: LookLex Encyclopaedia - Susa. Feb 11, 2009
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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