Historic ancient complex known for its massive, stepped design set against a stark desert landscape.
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- What is the rating of ChoghaZanbil Ziggurat?
- ChoghaZanbil Ziggurat is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 1,079 reviews.
- Where is ChoghaZanbil Ziggurat located?
- 2G5C+JJG, Khamat, Khuzestan Province, Iran
- How can I contact ChoghaZanbil Ziggurat?
- Phone: +98 61 4286 7213
Make sure you visit for sunset and climb the nearby hills for a fantastic view of the river and the site. Not easily wheelchair accessible
The most touching spot in southwest of iran.
Amazing set of temples which unfortunately destroyed by king of assyrian ....
Amazing set of temples which unfortunately destroyed by king of assyrian ....
A very beautiful magnificent temple in the middle of Dur Untash city.
The temple is Built about 1250 years BC.
It is located in a very green and idyllic area.
In 1979, Chogha Zanbil became the first Iranian site to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
If you look at google maps you will see that there are many historical palaces and houses around it with different distances from the main temple, but unfortunately there isn't any pavements to reach them.
The temple is Built about 1250 years BC.
It is located in a very green and idyllic area.
In 1979, Chogha Zanbil became the first Iranian site to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
If you look at google maps you will see that there are many historical palaces and houses around it with different distances from the main temple, but unfortunately there isn't any pavements to reach them.
I was impressed by this ancient ziggurat. It's a must-see place for those who love archeology. I suggest the visitors have an umbrella and bottled water to avoid the sunburnt.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is impressive. The ruins of this former Elamid city constructed around 1250 BC are impressive. From the original 5 levels only 2 levels remain. On several of the mud bricks you can see inscriptions. One tile also shows a footprint.
if you are in to the historical landmarks then this place is definitely for you. very very old structure which has been gone through a few reconstruction but still had many original stuff which are untouched. it is extra ordinary and beautiful, definitely recommend to visit.
we get there very very late at night which usually this place is closed but the security guys were nice and let us in.
This place is full of original cuneiform writing over the old bricks, there are some info stand near them which had the translation both in Farsi and English. You can see the map and info related to it at the entrance. be careful to not miss THE FOOTPRINT which is left on one the floor mosaics, there is a lot of stories about this foot print, if you visit at day time you will probably going to benefit from the presents of a tour guide for this place.
Although the provided facilities for this place in not good but the light works provided an exceptional look for this place at night time.
It is sad the official government in Iran won't do much about such great landmarks, the least they can do is to promote these as tourists attraction or save them for futures.
we get there very very late at night which usually this place is closed but the security guys were nice and let us in.
This place is full of original cuneiform writing over the old bricks, there are some info stand near them which had the translation both in Farsi and English. You can see the map and info related to it at the entrance. be careful to not miss THE FOOTPRINT which is left on one the floor mosaics, there is a lot of stories about this foot print, if you visit at day time you will probably going to benefit from the presents of a tour guide for this place.
Although the provided facilities for this place in not good but the light works provided an exceptional look for this place at night time.
It is sad the official government in Iran won't do much about such great landmarks, the least they can do is to promote these as tourists attraction or save them for futures.
Chogha Zanbil temple is located in Khuzestan province in southwestern part of Iran and about 40 kilometers far from Susa.
About more than 3000 years ago, in 1250 BC Untash Napirisha, king of Elamite ordered to building of a 5-story building for their biggest god, Inshushinak, they believed that the god protected their city and when they finished the temple, he put the statue of Inshushinak on the pick of the temple in a room.
The temple was decorated with colorful bricks and there were more than 6000 cuniform bricks on the temple's wall.
Unfortunately in 640 BC Ashur Banipal, Assiryan king, attacked them and set the fire on the temple.
It is the first Iranian monument registered with UNESCO in 1979.
About more than 3000 years ago, in 1250 BC Untash Napirisha, king of Elamite ordered to building of a 5-story building for their biggest god, Inshushinak, they believed that the god protected their city and when they finished the temple, he put the statue of Inshushinak on the pick of the temple in a room.
The temple was decorated with colorful bricks and there were more than 6000 cuniform bricks on the temple's wall.
Unfortunately in 640 BC Ashur Banipal, Assiryan king, attacked them and set the fire on the temple.
It is the first Iranian monument registered with UNESCO in 1979.
A unique tourist attraction in iran. Such temple with this architecture can not be found anywhere else in Iran.
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