susa
states: [iran]
category: cultural
year: 2015
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 32.1894444444, 48.2561111111
unesco id: 1455
world heritage site: 1455
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Susa, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Iran, is an ancient city renowned for its archaeological significance, spanning multiple civilizations from the Elamite to the Persian periods. It features remnants of grand palaces, a ziggurat, and intricate artifacts that highlight its role as a political and cultural hub. This site exemplifies thousands of years of urban development and historical continuity in a strategic desert region.