Susa

American

[soo-suh, -sah] / ˈsu sə, -sɑ /

noun

a ruined city in W Iran: the capital of ancient Elam; palaces of Darius and Artaxerxes I; stele containing the Code of Hammurabi discovered here.

Susa British

/ ˈsuːsə /

noun

Biblical name: Shushan. an ancient city north of the Persian Gulf: capital of Elam and of the Persian Empire; flourished as a Greek polis under the Seleucids and Parthians

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Some of these include cuneiform bricks, terracotta pots, coins and other objects sourced from places like Babylon, Mesopotamia, Susa and Iran and are dated to 4000-5000 BCE.

From BBC ● May 16, 2025

The storm hit other areas in eastern Libya, including the towns of Bayda, Susa, Marj and Shahatt.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 16, 2023

Other towns that suffered, included Susa, Marj and Shahatt, according to the government.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 12, 2023

He ordered the stele taken to his capitol, Susa, 300 difficult miles away.

From Slate ● Apr. 11, 2022

Others went to Paysanne, Biolet, &c., villages in the Marquisate of Saluces; and some retired to Meane and Mathias, near Susa.

From L'Histoire Des Vaudois From Authentic Details of the Valdenses by al.

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