Susa in Persian
شوش šuš
/ˈsuːzə/
Susa in Persian: شوش (šuš). In English, Susa means an ancient city, which became the capital of Elam, the Persian Empire, the Seleucid Empire and the Parthian Empire, now known as Shush in modern-day Khuzestan Province, Iran.
Persian words for Susa
- ancient city
- شوش šuš
English meaning of Susa
- proper noun An ancient city, which became the capital of Elam, the Persian Empire, the Seleucid Empire and the Parthian Empire, now known as Shush in modern-day Khuzestan Province, Iran.
Susa in other languages
Questions about Susa in Persian
- What is the meaning of Susa in Persian?
- Susa in Persian is شوش (šuš).
- معنی Susa چیست؟
- Susa: شوش (šuš).
- What does Susa mean in English?
- Susa means an ancient city, which became the capital of Elam, the Persian Empire, the Seleucid Empire and the Parthian Empire, now known as Shush in modern-day Khuzestan Province, Iran.
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