Anshan Persia, Ancient capital city in Fars Province, Iran
The archaeological site of Anshan spans 350 acres across the Zagros Mountains, containing remains of city walls and administrative buildings from multiple civilizations.
The city emerged as a power center around 2350 BCE, serving as the capital of Elam before becoming part of the Persian Empire in 675 BCE.
Archaeological excavations at Anshan revealed early examples of Elamite writing systems and administrative texts documenting regional trade and governance practices.
The site lies 46 kilometers north of Shiraz and 43 kilometers west of Persepolis, requiring special permits for archaeological research access.
Brick fragments discovered at Malian contain Elamite cuneiform inscriptions detailing temple dedications and royal declarations from ancient rulers.
Location: Elam
Location: Persis
Inception: 4000 BCE
GPS coordinates: 30.01140,52.40872
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:55
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