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Ivan-e-Karkheh Palace – Shoosh (Susa)

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Ivan at a Glance

This is a monument from the Sassanid period and is located 20 km. northwest of the ruined city of Shoosh. It is known as 'Kut Karkheh' or Ivan-e-Kharkheh palace. A colossal rampart encloses the palace, and on each side there are entrances at regular intervals. To the east of the area, there is a ruined structure out of which only an arched ceiling made of brick has been remained. Previously it was supposed to be a spectacular glorious hall used for formal ceremonies of the court of Sassanid monarchs.

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Shaoor (Ardeshir) Palace

Shaoor (Ardeshir) Palace

The remnants of this palace is situated along the western banks of the Shaoor River, opposite the mausoleum of the Prophet Danial (PBUH). This palace has a square shaped hall with lateral installations. The columns or pillars are made of stone, and its walls are of sun baked bricks. This palace was...
Shoosh Mosque

Shoosh Mosque

The Shoosh Museum is situated amidst a garden near the ancient Shoosh Castle, and opposite the Danial-e-Nabi Mausoleum. The construction of this museum coincided with the excavations at Shoosh. Thereby the bricks discovered there and in Choqazanbil were utilized in construction of this building....
Apadana (Dariush) Palace

Apadana (Dariush) Palace

This palace was constructed by the order of Darius (Dariush) the Achaemenian on the top of Elamite hillocks and is knwon as Dariush (Apadana) palace. The walls of the palace are made of sun baked bricks with a brick worked facade, and the pillars are of stone. Apadana Palace consists of a pavilion,...
Chogha Zanbil Ziggurat

Chogha Zanbil Ziggurat

Chogha Zanbil is an ancient temple belonging to Elam civilization that ruled 3500 BC. Chogha Zanbil is remained from Dur Untash City (Town of Untash), and it is located near Susa (ancient city) in Khuzestan Province. This monument lies in Khuzestan Province, southeast of Susa. It was constructed in...
Tomb of Prophet Daniel

Tomb of Prophet Daniel

According to Abrahamic Religions, Daniel is one of the prophets of Israelites (Century 7 BC). In Hebrew language, Daniel means "God is my judge". The tomb of Daniel (city and hills of Susa) dates back to pre-Islamic millennia 4 to 1, and it lies on Imem Khomeini Street in Susa. This monument was...
Acropol (Shoosh) Castle

Acropol (Shoosh) Castle

The Acropol or Shoosh castle was constructed by a group of French archaeologists in the year 1897 AD in the highest region of the city. The same is very similar to the Bastille in France. This castle has been constructed by Dezful artists and by means of bricks obtained from Darius (Dariush) castle...
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