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  • Belarusian ambassador visits UNESCO sites in southwest Iran 2024-01-12 17:20

    Belarusian ambassador visits UNESCO sites in southwest Iran

    TEHRAN - Dmitry Koltsov, the ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Iran, embarked on a visit to the southwestern province of Khuzestan, where he explored the UNESCO-designated sites of Tchogha Zanbil and Susa.

  • Susa to develop tourist infrastructure 2023-10-09 17:47

    Susa to develop tourist infrastructure

    TEHRAN—Susa, a treasured ancient Iranian city occupying the whole southern flank of modern Shush, is set to develop tourist infrastructure as a prerequisite for a tourism boom.

  • Ruins of ancient metal kiln unearthed in Susa 2022-12-27 17:59

    Ruins of ancient metal kiln unearthed in Susa

    TEHRAN – A team of archaeologists has recently unearthed the ruins of a metal melting kiln after they dug trenches at a crossroads in the modern city of Shush, which partly lies on ancient Susa.

  • Archaeological findings may push back Susa’s history by millennia 2022-08-21 18:31

    Archaeological findings may push back Susa’s history by millennia

    TEHRAN—Archaeologists have unearthed fragments in a significant discovery in Susa that may push back the history of the magnificent UNESCO-registered site by millennia.

  • Susa, a cradle of civilization 2022-04-25 18:43

    Susa, a cradle of civilization

    TEHRAN – Situated between the Karkheh and Dez rivers in southwest Iran, Susa was once one of the most important and glamorous cities of the ancient world.

  • Experts to examine impact of World Heritage on sustainable development 2022-04-17 18:39

    Experts to examine impact of World Heritage on sustainable development

    TEHRAN – Several cultural heritage experts and academia will examine strategies needed for the proper protection of Tchogha Zanbil and its impact on sustainable development around the UNESCO-registered site in southwestern Iran.

  • Clay horse figurine discovered in Susa 2022-02-21 21:30

    Clay horse figurine discovered in Susa

    TEHRAN – An Iranian farmer has recently discovered a clay horse figurine while working on his land ranch in Susa, southwest Iran.

  • Ancient potteries probably exposed by flash flood discovered in Susa 2022-02-19 18:04

    Ancient potteries probably exposed by flash flood discovered in Susa

    TEHRAN – Local guards in charge of protecting cultural heritage have discovered three ancient potteries which had probably been exposed to sunlight due to a flash flood in Susa, southwest Iran.

  • Susa: a gateway to must-see destinations 2021-11-12 17:41

    Susa: a gateway to must-see destinations

    TEHRAN – In southwest Iran is situated Susa, a captivating UNESCO-listed archaeological site occupying the whole southern flank of modern Shush. Originally similar in scale to the UNESCO-designated Persepolis, the city saw countless invasions and sackings during its history which spans almost 6000 years.

  • Susa: get to know Iran’s legendary ruined city 2021-08-07 18:47

    Susa: get to know Iran’s legendary ruined city

    TEHRAN – Ancient Susa is one of Iran’s most treasured sights. The UNESCO-designated city, now flanked by the modern city of Shush, formerly belonged to the Elamite, Persian, and Parthian empires.

  • IRGC 2021-03-29 17:36

    A terrorist killed, another injured in Khuzestan

    TEHRAN - A terrorist was killed and another injured in the city of Shush in the southwestern province of Khuzestan on Friday morning, the IRGC announced in a statement on Sunday evening.