Anshan facts for kids
Anshan (or Anzan, Persian: انشان, modern: Tal-i Malyan) was an ancient town in what was then Elam empire (today's Iran) in the province Fars. The oldest settlement may have been as early as 5500 BC.
Anshan was later ruled by the Achaemenid dynasty and became one of the primary cities of the Persian Achaemenid Empire. The Persian prince Teispes (675-640 BC) conquered the city and called himself "king of the city of Anshan"
Anshan is a big archaeological place today containing around 200 hectares. Excavations (digs) carried out by the University of Pennsylvania took place in 1971, 1972, 1974, 1976 and 1978.
Images for kids
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Anshan old city gate
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Qidashan open cast iron ore mine, one of three large pits surrounding Anshan city
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An Gang steel company before 1945
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Anshan train station at night
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Qianshan National Park
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Jade Buddha Palace within 219 Park in Anshan houses the world's largest Buddha statue made entirely of jade.
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Anshan City Museum
