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.
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.
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