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Constructed by French archaeologists in the 1890s as a base for archaeological exploration and excavations. While impressive in itself, the construction damaged the parts of the site.
Shush Castle is located in the ruins of the ancient city of Susa in the Khuzestan province of Iran. The structure stands on a hill overlooking the archaeological site and was historically used as a base of operations for European archaeological missions working in the region. Today, the castle remains one of the most recognizable landmarks within the archaeological complex of Susa.
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Showcasing findings from Susa.
Constructed by the Achaemenid king Darius I in the 6th century BC. It was captured and plundered by invading Macedonians under Alexander the Great in December 330 BC.
The most widely accepted traditional burial place of the biblical and Islamic prophet Daniel, first mentioned by Benjamin of Tudela, who visited Asia between 1160 and 1163.
Historic mosque, one of the oldest in Iran.
Palace ruins.