The Ziggurat of Chogha Zanbil, located in present-day Khuzestan Province, Iran, is one of the most remarkable monuments of the ancient Elamite civilization.

Built around 1250 BCE by King Untash-Napirisha, it was originally dedicated to the Elamite gods Inshushinak and Napirisha. Rising in a series of massive terraces, the ziggurat once stood about 52 meters high, making it one of the largest and best-preserved ziggurats in the world.

Unlike many Mesopotamian ziggurats, Chogha Zanbil is notable for its inscriptions in Elamite and Akkadian, as well as its impressive baked-brick construction.

Today, it is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering a rare glimpse into the religious architecture and cultural achievements of the Elamite kingdom.