Susa Collection

Code of Hammurabi. Babylonian art. Old Babylonian period. Relief on rock. Proc: IRAN. Susa

Tile mosaic depicting some fish. Roman art. Early Empire. Mosaic. IRAN. Susa. Archaeological Museum

The Archers frieze from Darius I palace at Susa, c. 510-c. 500 BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
The Archers frieze from Darius I palace at Susa, c. 510-c. 500 BC. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Terracotta statue of the goddess Astarte (Ishtar), Susa, Middle Elamite period, 1150 - 1100 BC
Terracotta statue of the goddess Astarte (Ishtar), Susa, Middle Elamite period, 1150-1100 BC. Now in The Louvre

Terracotta figurine of a male musician, Susa, Iran, Middle Elamite period, 1500-1100 BC. From The Louvre

Marriage of Alexander the Great and Stateira II in Susa, Persia, 324 BC (engraving)
7157369 Marriage of Alexander the Great and Stateira II in Susa, Persia, 324 BC (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wedding in Susa, Alexander the Great, king of Macedonia (356-323 B. C. ), With Estatira
Wedding in Susa, Alexander the Great, king of Macedonia (356-323 B.C.), With Estatira, colored engraving of Spanish and American Illustration

The lion frieze from King Darius winter palace at Susa, Iran, 1933-1934. Enamelled tile. From Wonders of the Past, volume II, 1933-1934

The archers of Kiing Darius, Susa, Iran, 1933-1934
The archers of King Darius, Susa, Iran, 1933-1934. Enameled tiles. From Wonders of the Past, volume II, 1933-1934

Persian relief of archers of the Persian Royal Guard
Glazed brick relief of archers of the Persian Royal Guard from the palace of Darius I at Susa, from the Louvres collection

Babylonian terracotta statuette of Astarte
Terracotta statuette of Astarte/Ishtar from Susa, from the Louvres collection

Gold and silver figurines of Elamite worshippers, near Temple of Inshushinak, Susa, 12th century BC
Gold and silver figurines of Elamite worshippers, in a royal tomb near Temple of Inshushinak, Susa, 12th century BC. The figurines show devotees carrying a kid in offering to a deity

Susa Family Portrait
Karen Lunney

Jane Dieulafoy (engraving)
1701670 Jane Dieulafoy (engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Jane Dieulafoy (29 June 1851 - 25 May 1916) was a French archaeologist, explorer, novelist, feminist and journalist

March of the grand Mughal, Akbar the Great, 1909 (print)
3781033 March of the grand Mughal, Akbar the Great, 1909 (print); (add.info.: March of the grand Mughal, Akbar the Great, third Mughal emperor of India 15 October 1542 - 27 October 1605)

Panorama of Susa, 1902 (engraving)
7210532 Panorama of Susa, 1902 (engraving) by Calcaterra (19th century); 29.5x25 cm; Private Collection; © AmpieVedute.art

Jar, about 1500 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Jar, about 1500 BCE

Statuette of a Striding Figure, 3000-2800 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Statuette of a Striding Figure, 3000-2800 BCE

Hartmann of Siebenich disguised as Frederick Barbarossa to enable the Emperor to escape from Susa, Italy
3647252 Hartmann of Siebenich disguised as Frederick Barbarossa to enable the Emperor to escape from Susa, Italy, 1168 (engraving) by German School

Court Festival at Susa after the death of Alexander the Great (engraving)
971164 Court Festival at Susa after the death of Alexander the Great (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Base of column in the great palace, Susa, after the fragments brought home by Dieulafoy, Height, cir 1 m 50 c
973601 Base of column in the great palace, Susa, after the fragments brought home by Dieulafoy, Height, cir 1 m 50 c, Louvre (engraving) by Perrot, Georges (1832-1914) and Chipiez

The Mont Cenis Road and Intended Railway from St Michel to Susa, with the Railway Tunnel from Modane to Bardonneche
1103781 The Mont Cenis Road and Intended Railway from St Michel to Susa, with the Railway Tunnel from Modane to Bardonneche (engraving) by English School

View of Susa, Piedmont (engraving)
2772002 View of Susa, Piedmont (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Susa, Piedmont)

The War in Italy: Susa, Mont Cenis, Bivouac with French Troops
827350 The War in Italy: Susa, Mont Cenis, Bivouac with French Troops, 1859 (watercolour and gouache) by Bossoli, Carlo (1815-84); 28x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Italy: Susa)

The Tomb of the prophet Daniel in Susa, Iran (engraving)
3647869 The Tomb of the prophet Daniel in Susa, Iran (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tomb of the prophet Daniel in Susa, Iran)

The Alpine Soldiers Carry On The Punta Del Rocciamelone (3537 meters) The Bronze Statue Of... (colour litho)
2798197 The Alpine Soldiers Carry On The Punta Del Rocciamelone (3537 meters) The Bronze Statue Of... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Capital from Susa, Front view, Louvre (engraving)
973624 Capital from Susa, Front view, Louvre (engraving) by Perrot, Georges (1832-1914) and Chipiez, Charles (1835-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capital from Susa, Front view, Louvre)

Susa, Lions Frieze (chromolitho)
973588 Susa, Lions Frieze (chromolitho) by Perrot, Georges (1832-1914) and Chipiez, Charles (1835-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Susa, Lions Frieze)

Opening of the Mont Cenis Tunnel, the Town of Susa (engraving)
1625926 Opening of the Mont Cenis Tunnel, the Town of Susa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Mont Cenis Tunnel, the Town of Susa)

Royal archers of Darius
LLM454860 Royal archers of Darius by European School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal archers of Darius. Enamelled bricks, obtained from the ruins of Susa by M Dieulafoy)

Cylinder seal of an Elamite royal guard in the service of a Sumerian king
XIR391159 Cylinder seal of an Elamite royal guard in the service of a Sumerian king by Elamite, (13th century BC); Louvre, Paris

Susa, Enamelled slab, Height of edge of each brick, 9 c (engraving)
973638 Susa, Enamelled slab, Height of edge of each brick, 9 c (engraving) by Perrot, Georges (1832-1914) and Chipiez, Charles (1835-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Susa, Enamelled slab)

Susa, The Archers Frieze, Whole panel (engraving)
973609 Susa, The Archers Frieze, Whole panel (engraving) by Perrot, Georges (1832-1914) and Chipiez, Charles (1835-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Susa, The Archers Frieze, Whole panel)

Susa, Archers Frieze (chromolitho)
973587 Susa, Archers Frieze (chromolitho) by Perrot, Georges (1832-1914) and Chipiez, Charles (1835-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Susa, Archers Frieze)

Personal Attendants of the Late Dr Livingstone (engraving)
1058594 Personal Attendants of the Late Dr Livingstone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Personal Attendants of the Late Dr Livingstone)

The Mont Cenis Railway (engraving)
1057445 The Mont Cenis Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mont Cenis Railway)

Cylinder seal depicting an evocation to the cult of Elam
XIR212936 Cylinder seal depicting an evocation to the cult of Elam by Elamite, (13th century BC); Louvre, Paris, France; Iranian, out of copyright

Head of a bearded man, c. 1800 BC (stone)
SCP65136 Head of a bearded man, c.1800 BC (stone) by Elamite, (4000-650 BC); Louvre, Paris, France; Iranian, out of copyright

Ruins of Susa (engraving)
5218712 Ruins of Susa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of Susa. Illustration for Cassells Illustrated Family Bible Superior Edition (Cassell)

Head of a beaded man, c. 1800 BC (stone)
XIR227651 Head of a beaded man, c.1800 BC (stone) by Elamite, (4000-650 BC); 24x15 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Iranian, out of copyright

Susa, Enamelled clay, Height of lower brick, 20 c; height of upper, 12 c (engraving)
973637 Susa, Enamelled clay, Height of lower brick, 20 c; height of upper, 12 c (engraving) by Perrot, Georges (1832-1914) and Chipiez, Charles (1835-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Susa)

The Archers of King Darius: enamelled Tiles from Susa (colour litho)
3099395 The Archers of King Darius: enamelled Tiles from Susa (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Archers of King Darius: enamelled Tiles from Susa)

Susa, at the Foot of Mont Cenis (engraving)
1103031 Susa, at the Foot of Mont Cenis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Susa, at the Foot of Mont Cenis)

The Triumph of Mordecai, ca. 1736. Creator: Jean Francois de Troy
The Triumph of Mordecai, ca. 1736

Site of Susa, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Site of Susa, 1890. Susa, or Shushan, ancient city and capital of Elam in the Zagros Mountains. Administrative capital of the Achaemenian king Darius I from 522BC

Artisans city, Susa, Iran. An ancient city dating back to at least the 4th millenium BC, Susa became the centre of the Elamite civilization which flourished from 2700 BC

Friedrich Barbarossa at Susa, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Friedrich Barbarossa at Susa, 1882. Private Collection

Susa, Khuzestan, Iran, c1890. View of the ancient city of Susa or Shush, which was the administrative capital of the Persian king Darius I

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"Susa: A Glimpse into Ancient Persian Splendor" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of Susa, an ancient city that witnessed the rise and fall of empires. From the renowned Code of Hammurabi to stunning tile mosaics depicting fish, it offers a treasure trove of archaeological wonders. Marvel at the intricate details of the Susa Family Portrait, a testament to artistic excellence during Roman times. The Archers frieze from Darius I palace transports you to 500 BC, showcasing Assyrian artistry at its finest. Discover the musical heritage through a terracotta figurine depicting a male musician from Iran's Middle Elamite period. This artifact echoes melodies that once filled these ancient streets. Witness love transcending borders as Alexander the Great ties knots with Estatira in their wedding ceremony held within Susa's walls. Their union symbolizes unity amidst diverse cultures. The lion frieze from King Darius' winter palace captivates with its majestic portrayal, reminding us of Persia's grandeur. Persian relief sculptures immortalize archers from the Royal Guard, highlighting their prowess and dedication. Bow before Astarte (Ishtar), represented by a magnificent terracotta statue found in Susa. This goddess embodies power and fertility, revered by inhabitants during Middle Elamite times. Gold and silver figurines discovered near Temple Inshushinak showcase Elamite worshippers' devotion over twelve centuries ago. These precious artifacts offer glimpses into religious practices that shaped this ancient society. Archaeology enthusiasts will find themselves enchanted by every corner of Susa—a city where past meets present seamlessly. Join Jane Dieulafoy on her explorations through this captivating land as depicted in engravings that bring her adventures to life. Embark on an unforgettable journey through time as you delve into Iran's archaeological gem—Susa.