Associations to the word «Elam»

Wiktionary

ELAM, proper noun. An ancient civilization established in what is now south-western Iran before 3000 BC; its capital was Susa and its inhabitants were Elamites; known in classical times as Susiana

Dictionary definition

ELAM, noun. An ancient country in southwestern Asia to the east of the Tigris River (in what is modern Iran); was known for its warlike people.

Wise words

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