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Juzestán

Sitios arqueológicos en la provincia de Juzestán

Ancient Wonders

Khuzestan province preserves the architectural legacy of the Elamite, Achaemenid, and Sassanid empires. This collection features the UNESCO-listed Chogha Zanbil ziggurat, the oldest of its kind in Iran, alongside the sprawling ruins of Susa, including the Apadana Palace. The list also highlights the Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System through Salasel Castle and Band-e-Mizaan, demonstrating ancient Persian engineering. Further sites include the intellectual hub of Gondishapur and the Chahartaq fire temple, illustrating the region's diverse religious and scientific history.

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Chogha Zanbil

Chogha Zanbil is an ancient Elamite complex in the Khuzestan province of Iran. It is one of the few existing ziggurats outside Mesopotamia.
B

Royal City

The Apadana of Susa was the winter palace of Achaemenid kings, built by Darius the Great around 521 BC. The site features a grand audience hall that once held 72 columns and was decorated with glazed brick reliefs.
C

Kakh darywsh

Constructed on an artificial platform, this palace served as an administrative center for the Achaemenid Empire. The ruins include residential quarters and courtyards that reflect the architectural style found at Persepolis.
D

Salasel Castle

A massive defensive fortification in Shushtar, this castle was a vital component of the UNESCO-listed hydraulic system. It served as the control center for the Karun River's water flow and housed the regional governor during the Sassanid era.
E

Band-e-Mizaan

A Sassanid-era dam and bridge that divides the Karun River into the Gargar and Shatit branches. This stone structure is a critical element of the Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System.
F

Hypothetical site of Gondi Shapur

The remains of a Sassanid intellectual center that once housed a world-renowned medical school and academy. Founded by Shapur I, it served as a major hub for Greek, Persian, and Indian scholarship.
G

Atashkade

A Sassanid-era Zoroastrian fire temple featuring the characteristic chahartaq architectural form. It consists of a square chamber covered by a dome supported by four corner arches.
Chogha Zanbil
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Royal City
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Kakh darywsh

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