states: [iran]
category: cultural
year: 1979
location: Khuzestan
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 32.0833000000, 48.5333333300
Tchogha Zanbil, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Iran, is an exceptionally well-preserved ancient Elamite complex dating back to around 1250 BCE. Built by King Untash-Napirisha, it features a massive ziggurat, originally five stories tall, dedicated to the god Inshushinak. The site includes temples, palaces, and intricate brickwork, showcasing advanced engineering and religious significance of the Elamite civilization.
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