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susa


states: [iran]

category: cultural

year: 2015

region: Asia and the Pacific

latitude/longitude: 32.1894444444, 48.2561111111

Susa

Susa, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Iran, is an ancient city renowned for its archaeological significance, spanning multiple civilizations from the Elamite to the Persian periods. It features remnants of grand palaces, a ziggurat, and intricate artifacts that highlight its role as a political and cultural hub. This site exemplifies thousands of years of urban development and historical continuity in a strategic desert region.

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