![]() Nearby sites Click here to view sites on an interactive map of the area April 2014.ĭo not use the above information on other web sites or publications without permission of the contributor.Ĭlick here to see more info for this site April 2014.Ĭhogha Zanbil submitted by DrewParsons : Cuneiform inscriptions on some of the bricks in the walls of the structure. April 2014Ĭhogha Zanbil submitted by DrewParsons : View across the fields to the ziggurat. April 2014.Ĭhogha Zanbil submitted by DrewParsons : One of the entrances to the steps up the ziggurat (the steps are not accessible to the public). April 2014.Ĭhogha Zanbil submitted by SolarMegalith : General view of the complex (photo taken on April 2007).Ĭhogha Zanbil submitted by DrewParsons : The magnificent Chogha Zanbil ziggurat in SW Iran. April 2014Ĭhogha Zanbil submitted by DrewParsons : Approaching the site from the car park. April 2014.Ĭhogha Zanbil submitted by SolarMegalith : Elamite ziggurat of Chogha Zanbil (1250 BC) - the finest preserved ziggurat in Iran (photo taken on April 2007).Ĭhogha Zanbil submitted by DrewParsons : April 2014.Ĭhogha Zanbil submitted by DrewParsons : The south eastern gate of the Middle Wall. To see the most up to date information please register for a free account.Ĭhogha Zanbil submitted by DrewParsons : The amazing remains of the immense ziggurat. You may be viewing yesterday's version of this page. The excavations were started in 1951 and revealed large number of clay tablets and both human and animal statuettes. Chogha Zanbil is currently 25 m high (its original height is estimated for 50 m). Its main part is a large ziggurat build on the place of the smaller temple.Ĭonstruction of Chogha Zanbil was abandoned after death of Untash-Napirisha, however the complex was still occupied. It was build around 1250 year BC by Elamite king Untash-Napirisha as the ceremonial complex devoted to god Inshushinak. In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to findĬo-ordinates taken by GPS or official recorded co-ordinatesĬlick to view comments at bottom of this page Chogha Zanbil submitted by SolarMegalithĬhogha Zanbil ziggurat is one of the finest archaeological monuments in Iran. Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marksĬan be driven to, probably with disabled access Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site Submitted by SolarMegalith on Tuesday, 21 September 2010 Page Views: 11902 Multi-periodSite Name: Chogha Zanbil
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