Susa: Terrace

Eastern terrace wall

Susa (Elamitic, Babylonian: Šušim; Greek τὰ Σοῦσα): capital of Elam, favorite residence of the Persian king Darius I the Great.

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Like the Achaemenid palaces of Persepolis, Ecbatana, and Dascylium, the palace of Susawas built on an impressive terrace, more or less square. It was probably surrounded by a deep ditch, filled with water from the nearby river Shaour.

On several places, one can recognize the immense terrace walls. The best preserved part is east of the Apadana.

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The southern terrace wall	Southeastern corner	Bricks belonging to the terrace wall	Western edge of the terrace