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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Chogha Zanbil is an ancient Elamite complex located in the Khuzestan province of Iran, renowned for its well-preserved ziggurat, one of the few examples outside of Mesopotamia. Constructed around 1250 BCE by the Elamite king Untash-Napirisha, the site features a series of defensive walls, numerous temples, and a central ziggurat dedicated to the god Inshushinak. The city is characterized by its concentric layout and the presence of numerous religious and funerary structures, including royal palaces and tombs. Despite its destruction by Assyrian king Ashurbanipal around 645 BCE, the site remains a significant archaeological and historical landmark, reflecting the cultural and religious aspirations of Elamite civilization. Chogha Zanbil was the first Iranian site to be recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
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