Shush Castle

Shush Castle (French: Château de Suse) is located in the ruins of the ancient city of Susa (Shush) in the Khuzestan province of Iran. The structure stands on a hill overlooking the archaeological site and was historically used as a base of operations for European archaeological missions working in the region. Today, the castle remains one of the most recognizable landmarks within the archaeological complex of Susa.

The castle was constructed in the late 1890s by the French archaeologist Jean-Marie Jacques de Morgan, who directed several French archaeological expeditions in Iran. Built primarily from bricks taken from nearby ancient ruins, the fortress-like structure served as a secure headquarters for the storage of artifacts, excavation equipment, and records collected during the archaeological work carried out at the site. Its design was inspired by medieval European castles, giving it a distinctive appearance that contrasts with the surrounding ancient Mesopotamian ruins.

Shush Castle is often seen as an example of the early, pre-scientific era of archaeology, when excavation methods were less careful and preservation standards were limited. During this time, archaeologists sometimes removed building materials or damaged parts of ancient sites while searching for artifacts and inscriptions. Bricks from the ruins of Susa were used to construct the castle, which is often cited as an example of these early practices.

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Shush Castle zajmuje 1923. miejsce na 3813 w rankingu rozpoznawalności zamków tego atlasu i 23. wśród 39 obiektów w Iranie. Powstał w c. 1895 — jeden z 270 obiektów atlasu powstałych w XIX wiek. Zobacz w statystykach zamków, jak wypada Iran.

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