Palace of Darius in Susa

Palace of Darius in Susa
کاخ داریوش در شوش
Reconstruction drawing of the Apadana of Susa
Susa is located in Iran
Susa
Susa
Location of the ancient city of Susa within Iran
Alternative nameSusa Palace
LocationSusa (near modern-day Shush), Khuzestan Province, Iran
Coordinates32°11′32″N 48°14′55″E / 32.1921°N 48.2487°E / 32.1921; 48.2487
TypePalace
History
BuilderDarius I, Xerxes I, Artaxerxes I, Darius II, Artaxerxes II
Materialstone, mud-brick, wood
Founded6th century BCE
PeriodsAxial Age
CulturesPersian
Site notes
ArchaeologistsJean Perrot, etc.
ConditionRuined
ManagementCultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran
Architecture
Architectural stylesAchaemenid

The Palace of Darius in Susa was a palace complex that was built at the site of Susa, Iran, during the reign of Darius I over the Achaemenid Empire. The construction was conducted parallel to that of Persepolis. Manpower and raw materials from various parts of the Achaemenid Empire contributed to its construction. It was once destroyed by fire and was partially restored later;[when?] little has remained from the complex, which is today part of an archaeological site.