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— (1) (Biblical Shushan, modern Sus) (82° N., 48° 24’ E.), ancient capital of Susiana or Elam and chief residence of the Achzemenian kings; between rivers Kerka (Choaspes) and Dizful; said to have been founded by Darius Hystaspes. (2) (Rom. Segusio) (45° 8’ N., 7° 2’ E.), town, Turin, Italy; Xt1.-cent. cathedral; Roman antiquities. Pop. 5100. (3) (ancient Hadrumetum) (35° 50’ N., 10° 34’ E.), fortified seaport, on Gulf of Hammamet, Tunisia; exports olive oil, phosphates. Pop. c. 30,000.