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Susiana

Susiana

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An ancient region in southwestern Iran known for rich cities and brave warriors
  • proper noun
translation icon : Susiana

Examples

  • Still, she is weighing fresh invitations to return to the country to work at Susiana, another Elamite-era dig.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Scholars continue to study the artifacts discovered in Susiana, offering insights into its ancient culture.

  • In ancient texts, Susiana is often mentioned as a territory inhabited by fierce warriors.

  • Many archaeological sites in Susiana reveal the region's significance in early civilization.

Synonyms

Elam
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An ancient country east of the Tigris River, now in Iran

is the regional name without stressing its historical role
Biblical Elam
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An ancient country east of the Tigris in modern Iran often mentioned in the Bible, known for its warriors

is the general geographical name without biblical emphasis

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Susiana comes from the name of the ancient city Susa, called Shush in Persian, and it literally means 'land of Susa'. So Susiana is the region around that old city, which is why the name refers to the area in southwestern Iran.