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Title: Susa
Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Elamite Capital in the Ancient Near East
Author: Charles River Editors
Narrator: Ken Teutsch
Format: Unabridged
Length: 1 hr and 14 mins
Language: English
Release date: 01-16-17
Publisher: Charles River Editors
Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes
Genres: History, Ancient
Publisher's Summary:
Mankind has been on the planet for millions of years, but civilization and life in cities has only come about in the last five millennia. Through history civilizations rose and fell, dependent on nature, and they popped up independently in a handful of different places around the world. Each of those civilizations created a unique and distinctive vision of life which forms a vital counterpoint to the problems of modern society.
The ancient land of Elam was in many ways the cradle of civilization, and its capital, Susa, is one of the oldest cities in the world. Susa is located in what is today southwestern Iran, about 150 miles north of the Persian Gulf. It served as the capital of the Kingdom of Elam, and later one of the numerous capitals used by the Persian Empire. When the third Achaemenid king, Darius the Great, established his rule over the Persian Empire, he set out to build the palace of Persepolis in his homeland. Later, he constructed an equally magnificent palace complex in his favorite city and winter capital, Susa. The most famous part of the palace was the Apadana, which was built on the ruins of an Elamite palace.
Archaeological findings indicate that Susa was already an ancient city at the time of the prophet Daniel, whose tomb was in Susa, and it has become one of the holiest sites in Iran. And while the city gradually declined after the Persians were defeated by Alexander the Great, the story of its rediscovery and excavation by archaeologists from the 19th century onwards is just as exciting as the narrative of its Golden Age. The ancient city is in many ways a symbol that represents different chapters of Iran's long history, from the Elamite era to post-Islamic Iran.
Members Reviews:
ALL ARE GOOD & CHEAP AND ARE A GOOD STARTING POINT FOR ...
ABOUT SAME AS OTHER CHARLES RIVERS BOOKS-SHORT & TO THE POINT. ALL ARE GOOD & CHEAP AND ARE A GOOD STARTING POINT FOR STUDY. YOU CAN USE THESE BOOKS TO SEE IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED IN THESE PLACES THEN PERSUE MORE IN DEPTH IF YOU ARE OR QUITE HERE & STILL HAVE SOME GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF THE HISTORY. I LIKE THESE C.R. BOOKS & COLLECT THEM. GOOD BUY. RAG
Short and sweet
A good overview of the history of Susa with interesting details about those who conquered it and ruled it. Great pictures.
... well known as other groups in the Middle East like the Babylonians and Assyrians
The Elamites might not be as well known as other groups in the Middle East like the Babylonians and Assyrians, but they were essential in forming the building blocks of civilization in the region, and this is a good history of what is known and unknown about their capital.Â
Susan ancient history
An interesting history of one of the earliest cities in the ancient world. A book recommended for history buffs. A well written text with good photos and maps.
Quick read and very informative it also introduced me to ...
Quick read and very informative it also introduced me to the original source of the Gilgamesh legend. This legend offers a different view of man's relationship to women and the difference between the Babylonian, Acadian, view and the Abrahamic tradition.
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Title: Susa
Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Elamite Capital in the Ancient Near East
Author: Charles River Editors
Narrator: Ken Teutsch
Format: Unabridged
Length: 1 hr and 14 mins
Language: English
Release date: 01-16-17
Publisher: Charles River Editors
Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes
Genres: History, Ancient
Publisher's Summary:
Mankind has been on the planet for millions of years, but civilization and life in cities has only come about in the last five millennia. Through history civilizations rose and fell, dependent on nature, and they popped up independently in a handful of different places around the world. Each of those civilizations created a unique and distinctive vision of life which forms a vital counterpoint to the problems of modern society.
The ancient land of Elam was in many ways the cradle of civilization, and its capital, Susa, is one of the oldest cities in the world. Susa is located in what is today southwestern Iran, about 150 miles north of the Persian Gulf. It served as the capital of the Kingdom of Elam, and later one of the numerous capitals used by the Persian Empire. When the third Achaemenid king, Darius the Great, established his rule over the Persian Empire, he set out to build the palace of Persepolis in his homeland. Later, he constructed an equally magnificent palace complex in his favorite city and winter capital, Susa. The most famous part of the palace was the Apadana, which was built on the ruins of an Elamite palace.
Archaeological findings indicate that Susa was already an ancient city at the time of the prophet Daniel, whose tomb was in Susa, and it has become one of the holiest sites in Iran. And while the city gradually declined after the Persians were defeated by Alexander the Great, the story of its rediscovery and excavation by archaeologists from the 19th century onwards is just as exciting as the narrative of its Golden Age. The ancient city is in many ways a symbol that represents different chapters of Iran's long history, from the Elamite era to post-Islamic Iran.
Members Reviews:
ALL ARE GOOD & CHEAP AND ARE A GOOD STARTING POINT FOR ...
ABOUT SAME AS OTHER CHARLES RIVERS BOOKS-SHORT & TO THE POINT. ALL ARE GOOD & CHEAP AND ARE A GOOD STARTING POINT FOR STUDY. YOU CAN USE THESE BOOKS TO SEE IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED IN THESE PLACES THEN PERSUE MORE IN DEPTH IF YOU ARE OR QUITE HERE & STILL HAVE SOME GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF THE HISTORY. I LIKE THESE C.R. BOOKS & COLLECT THEM. GOOD BUY. RAG
Short and sweet
A good overview of the history of Susa with interesting details about those who conquered it and ruled it. Great pictures.
... well known as other groups in the Middle East like the Babylonians and Assyrians
The Elamites might not be as well known as other groups in the Middle East like the Babylonians and Assyrians, but they were essential in forming the building blocks of civilization in the region, and this is a good history of what is known and unknown about their capital.Â
Susan ancient history
An interesting history of one of the earliest cities in the ancient world. A book recommended for history buffs. A well written text with good photos and maps.
Quick read and very informative it also introduced me to ...
Quick read and very informative it also introduced me to the original source of the Gilgamesh legend. This legend offers a different view of man's relationship to women and the difference between the Babylonian, Acadian, view and the Abrahamic tradition.