Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Tchogha Zanbil

Tchoga Zanbil

Cultural
Country
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Inscribed
1979
Region
Asia and the Pacific
Area
0 ha
Coordinates
32.0086°, 48.5221°
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The ruins of the holy city of the Kingdom of Elam, surrounded by three huge concentric walls, are found at Tchogha Zanbil. Founded c. 1250 B.C., the city remained unfinished after it was invaded by Ashurbanipal, as shown by the thousands of unused bricks left at the site.

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