Susa, Iran - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Susa, Iran

Weather: Mainly sunny, 86/112F.

Route: From Tehran 681 km SW on route 5.

Significance: Susa was founded as early as the 5th century BC. It is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible Book of Esther. It was the capital of the Elamites and Achaemenid Empire.  It lasted until the 13th century when it was invaded by the Mongols.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

Images:

Shush Castle (from whc.unesco.org)

Entrance to the once great Apadana Hall (from whc.unesco.org)