12.03.2026 • 7 Min.

Hidden in the plains of southwestern Iran lies the ruins of Susa—one of the oldest cities ever built. For thousands of years, Susa stood at the center of power, trade, and culture. It began as a major city of the Elamite civilization, later becoming a key royal capital of the Achaemenid Empire under rulers like Darius I. Empires rose, conquerors arrived—including Alexander the Great—and centuries of history unfolded within its walls. Today, only ruins remain. But beneath the earth lies the story of a city that witnessed thousands of years of civilization. ?️ Listen to the episode and stay with the story until the very end. #Susa #AncientPersia #AncientCities #ElamiteCivilization #PersianEmpire #AncientHistory #WorldHistory #HistoryPodcast #Archaeology #MiddleEastHistory #AncientCivilization #HistoryStory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.