Chogha Zanbil

This is a photo of Chogha Zanbil, which is one of the oldest ancient ruins in Iran. It is near the city of Shoush in the state of Khozestan in southwest Iran. It is amazing that it featured aqueducts, canals and other irrigation systems from long distances, long before the Romans were known to have aqueducts. They also had special architectural devices to show what time it was. Fortunately, the mosaics are well preserved in places.

This city had an excellent defence system, with 3 concentric walls around it. Each wall was 1 metre thick. Some of the walls were close together and some were spaced far apart.

Unfortunately, in the time of Pahlavi I and Pahlavi II, there was not a keen interest shown by the government to protect this marvellous archeological site, so it was plundered by archeologists from Britain. Now, however, Iran is protecting this wonderful site, although unfortunately the treasures are gone.

I will write more about this marvellous place (and other areas of cultural significance) soon. What do you think about these beautiful historical places??