Elam

geographical name

variants or Susiana
ˌsü-zē-ˈa-nə How to pronounce Elam (audio)
-ˈä-,
-ˈā-
ancient kingdom in southwestern Asia at the head of the Persian Gulf east of Babylonia; capital Susa
Elamite adjective or noun

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“Elam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Elam. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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