A Choga (also Chogha, Chuga and Chugha) is a long sleeved robe or coat that is worn loosely worn over clothes around the bodice, usually during the cold winter months. Usually worn by men, these coats are adorned with intricate threading and come in a variety of colors and patterns.

Chogha Zanbil (also Tchoga Zanbil and Čoġā Zanbīl) (Persian: چغازنبيل; Elamite: Al Untas Napirisa then later Dur Untash) is an ancient Elamite complex in the Khuzestan province of Iran. It is one of the few existing ziggurats outside Mesopotamia. It lies approximately 30 km (19 mi) southeast of Susa and 80 km (50 mi) north of Ahvaz ...

Aug 28, 2020 · Chogha-Zanbil is an ancient Elamite temple complex in Khuzestan, Iran dating to c. 1250 BCE and dedicated to all the gods of the region. Who built Chogha-Zanbil? Chogha-Zanbil was built under the reign of the Elamite king Untash-Napirisha (c 1275-1240 BCE).

4 days ago · Traditionally Choghadiya is used for travel muhurthas but due to its simplicity, it is used for any muhurtha. There are four good Choghadiya, Amrit, Shubh, Labh and Char, to start an auspicious work. Three bad Choghadiya, Rog, Kaal and Udveg, should be avoided.

Chogha or Chagha or Chegha (Persian: چغا) is a Persian word for a tell. It may also refer to: Chagha, Isfahan; Chagha, Lorestan; Cheqa (disambiguation) Choghabur (disambiguation) Choga (garment), a long-sleeved overcoat

Chogha Zanbil, ruined palace and temple complex of an ancient Elamite city near Susa in the Khuzestan region of Iran. The complex consists of a magnificent ziggurat, temples, and three palaces. The site was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1979.

The Chogha and Atamsukh are types of over garments worn by men in the Mughal times. When translated, the word chogha means ‘cloak’ while the atamsukh literally means ‘giver of comfort to the soul’.

Aug 18, 2018 · Chogha Zanbil Ziggurat is an ancient Elamite religious complex (dating back to 1250 BC) in Khuzestan Province, southwest of Iran. The complex is 30 km southeast of the ancient city of Susa. Ziggurat of Chogha Zanbil is the largest and best preserved epitome of the few ziggurats outside Mesopotamia.

Mar 12, 2019 · Chogha is a very ancient garment which we have seen all throughout the Persian, Mongolian and other areas. The word Chogha in Mughal times referred to a long sleeved coat, open down the front,usually down to hip/knee length. By the medieval period, Choghas in India were made loose enough to be worn over Angharkas, Jamas and other garments.

May 23, 2024 · Chogha Zanbil is an enormous ziggurat located in Iran. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has been since 1979. The site is more than three-thousand years old, and is in remarkably good condition. It is also one of the only ziggurats built outside of Mesopotamia.

May 17, 2019 · Chogha Zanbil is a magnificent, 3300-year-old ancient Elamite complex located 30 kilometres (18 miles) south-east of the ancient city of Susa in the Khuzestan province of western Iran.

May 21, 2019 · Chogha Zanbil’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 highlighted its historical and cultural significance. This ancient Elamite complex, also known as Dur Untash, is famous for its remarkable ziggurat, one of …

May 26, 2024 · Chogha Zanbil was not merely an architectural marvel; it was a sacred space where the Elamites practiced their complex religious rituals and ceremonies. The ziggurat itself was the centerpiece of these practices, serving as a …

Jul 20, 2020 · Discover the ancient wonders of Chogha Zanbil in Iran's Khuzestan province and uncover the secrets of the Elamite civilization.

Chogha Zanbil is about 19 miles (30 km) southeast of Susa, in Khuzestan Province. It is considered by UNESCO to be the best-preserved example of a stepped-pyramid ziggurat. It was originally named Dur Untash after the Elamite king Untash …

Jul 12, 2021 · Everything you need to know about Chogha Zanbil Ziggurat: the pyramids of Iran. The history, architecture, & the best time to visit.

Mar 10, 2016 · The Chogha Zanbil ziggurat has unique features in terms of vision, location, and centrality. It was built about 1250 BC during the Middle Elamite Period (c. 1500 – c. 1100 BC, by king Untash-Napirisha, mainly to honor Inshushinak, and it was the first religious complex in Iran.

One of these amazing structures is an over 5000-year-old ziggurat left from Elamite Empire: Chogha Zanbil (also known as Tchogha Zanbil and Ziggurat Dur Untash). As the largest ziggurat of the world outside Mesopotamia and the best-preserved of them, the ruins of the lost city of the Kingdom of Elam are now a UNESCO World Heritage and a top ...

Chogha Zanbil is remained from Dur Untash City (Town of Untash), and it is located near Susa (ancient city) in Khuzestan Province. Chogha Zanbil was built about 1250 BC by the king Untash-Napirisha, mainly to honor the great god Inshushinak, meaning the guard of Susa.

Dec 15, 1992 · ČOḠĀ ZANBĪL (Chogha Zanbil), ancient Āl Untaš d Napiriša (Elamite) or Dūr Untaš (Assyrian), a city founded by the Elamite king Untaš Napiriša (formerly transcribed Untaš d Gal; r. ca. 1275-40 B.C.E.; Hinz and Koch, pp. 116-17) about 40 km southeast of Susa at a strategic point on a main road leading to the highlands. The city ...