Safekipedia

Susa

Adapted from Wikipedia · Explorer experience

Ancient ruins of the city of Susa, showcasing historical architecture from Assyria.

Susa

Susa was an ancient city in the lower Zagros Mountains about 250 km east of the Tigris. It was between the Karkheh and Dez Rivers in Iran. Today, the modern city of Shush stands where Susa once was.

Susa was one of the most important cities in the Ancient Near East. It was the capital of the Elam people and later became the winter capital of the great Achaemenid Empire. The city stayed important during the later Parthian and Sasanian times, too. This city helped connect different cultures and peoples across a wide area.

People have found many beautiful things at Susa, like old bricks, statues, and stones with writing on them. These discoveries show that Susa was a key center of the ancient Elamite civilization. In July 2015, Susa was added to the list of important places protected by UNESCO. This helps people all over the world keep the place safe for everyone to learn about and visit.

Images

Map showing the ancient city of Susa, including the Palace of Darius I and nearby landmarks.
A map showing the Iranian plateau in Central Asia, connecting to Anatolia in the west and the Hindu Kush and Himalaya in the east.
Map showing water systems in West Asia
Ancient ceramic goblet and bowl from Iran, dating back to the 4th millennium BC, displayed at the National Museum of Ceramics in Sèvres, France.
An ancient geometric-decorated beaker from Susa, on display at the Louvre Museum.
An ancient dish with beautiful geometric patterns from Iran, dating back over 4,000 years ago.
Ancient artwork from the Louvre Museum depicting a historical scene.
Ancient artwork showing the sun and deities from the Louvre Museum.
An ancient clay envelope used for accounting records from the Uruk Period, on display at the Louvre Museum.
An ancient scene of workers in granaries from the historical site of Susa.
Topographic map of the Iranian plateau in Central Asia, connecting to Anatolia in the west and Hindu Kush and Himalaya in the east.

Related articles

Tigris
Iran
Ancient Near East
Achaemenid Empire
Sasanian Empire

This article is a child-friendly adaptation of the Wikipedia article on Susa, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Images from Wikimedia Commons. Tap any image to view credits and license.