Susiana
Americannoun
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How or when the conquest of Susiana was made, we are not informed.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 01 by Rudd, John
In fact Susiana was only a late name for the country, dating from the time when Susa had been made a capital of the Persian empire.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 2 "Ehud" to "Electroscope" by Various
The objection that the Κισσαιοι or Κισσιοι of the classic writers and poets were placed in Susiana rather than in Chaldæa will no longer be made.
From A History of Art in Chaldæa & Assyria, v. 1 by Armstrong, Walter, Sir
It will also be noticed that the general form of apartments in Susiana and Assyria did not escape the observer in question.
From A History of Art in Chaldæa & Assyria, v. 1 by Armstrong, Walter, Sir
Not less incorrect is the remark of Strabo, that Susiana had always formed part of a larger kingdom, and had never pursued an ambitious policy.
From The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) by Duncker, Max
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