Historic site · Iran
Chogha Zanbil
Ancient Elamite complex in Khuzestan Province, Iran
About Chogha Zanbil
Chogha Zanbil is an ancient Elamite complex in the Khuzestan province of Iran. It is one of the few existing ziggurats outside Mesopotamia. It lies approximately 30 km (19 mi) southeast of Susa and 80 km (50 mi) north of Ahvaz. The construction date of the city is unclear due to uncertainty in the chronology of the reign of Untash-Napirisha, but is clearly sometime in the 14th or 13th century BC. The conventionally assumed date is 1250 BC. The city is currently believed to have been destroyed by the Neo-Assyrian ruler Assurbanipal in about 645 BC, along with the Elamite capital of Susa, though some researchers place the end of occupation in the late 12th century BC. The ziggurat is considered to be the best preserved example of the stepped pyramidal monument by UNESCO. In 1979, Chogha Zanbil became the first Iranian site to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: January, November
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Where is Chogha Zanbil?
Chogha Zanbil is in Iran. The nearest city is Shūshtar, about 31 km away.
When is the best time to visit Chogha Zanbil?
The most comfortable months to visit Chogha Zanbil are January, November: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.
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