Built around 1250 BC by Elamite, Tchogha Zanbil is an ancient Ziggurat telling fantastic stories about our ancestors. It is geographically located in Khuzestan Province near the historic city of Susa. The construction was the first Iranian monument registered as UNESCO World Heritage site. Many archeologists and historians believed that Tchogha Zanbil was the first religious complex in Iran. The Ziggurat was built upon the order of Untash who was the Elamite king and the aim was to honor Inshushinak, the great god who protected Susa. Tchogha Zanbil consists of three concentric walls defining the main area of the town. Apart from a monument for the main god, there also are eleven temples for other gods. Thousands of unused bricks left at one side are the reason for believing that the king had the plan to build 22 temples but unfortunately he could not fulfill it. The monument was built by mud bricks and in some cases baked bricks. Perfect tailor made tour to Susa is available in Alaedin Travel which can serve the avid tourist with the best travel services ever.
