Susa — Apadana North Column Base
شوش · Susa Apadana N
Bronze Age to Classical (3000 BCE–500 CE)·Bronze Age urban·🇮🇷 Khuzestan, Shush, Susa, Iran
About
About Susa — Apadana North Column Base
Susa — Apadana North Column Base in Khuzestan, Shush, Susa, Iran is a Bronze Age to Classical (3000 BCE–500 CE) ancient city attributed to Bronze Age urban. Systematic survey and LiDAR document radiocarbon sequence. The site includes a principal necropolis and ancillary necropolis. Dimensions city wall circuit 1.2 km; area 18 ha; area 1.3 ha. Excavation unexcavated; condition preserved. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Bronze Age urban ancient-city with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 80 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Relation to regional network
Theories
- 01Elite residence hypothesis
- 02Ceremonial centre
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 2500 BCE
- Period
- Bronze Age to Classical (3000 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Bronze Age urban
- Purpose
- Urban centre with palace and temple precinct
- Rediscovered
- 1983
- Excavation
- Unexcavated
c. 2500 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 1046 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1941
Modern rediscovery and excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
32.1900° N · 48.2500° E · 80 m · 4 mapped features
Principal Monument
structurePrincipal Monument at Susa — Apadana North Column Base — structure with stratified deposits
32.1895° N · 48.2487° EAncillary Complex
complexAncillary Complex at Susa — Apadana North Column Base — complex with stratified deposits
32.1881° N · 48.2505° EOutlier Feature
outlierOutlier Feature at Susa — Apadana North Column Base — outlier with stratified deposits
32.1882° N · 48.2501° EReservoir/Cistern
hydraulicReservoir/Cistern at Susa — Apadana North Column Base — hydraulic with stratified deposits
32.1919° N · 48.2482° E