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Susa ancient city

Susa, located in Khuzestan province, is one of the oldest known settlements in the world. This city was probably founded in 4000 BC; Despite the fact that the first traces of a residential village in it date back to 7000 years BC. According to ancient documents, Susa was one of the most important and magnificent ancient cities of Iran and the world, and archaeological activities continue there.

This ancient city along with the tomb of Daniyal Nabi and under the name of Tomb of Daniyal Nabi/Susa city and nearby hills was registered as one of the national monuments of Iran on the date of 24 Shahrivar 1310 with registration number 51.
The ancient city of Susa was once the center of the meeting of two important civilizations, each of which had its own influence on the other, one being the Middle River civilization and the other being the Elam civilization. The location of this region in the north of the Persian Gulf as well as the neighborhood with Mianrodan have had a great impact on the emergence of this special situation..


Susa ancient city