Kingdom of Elam was located in the South-Western Persia. Susa was considered as a holy figure in the Elamite culture. Elam was conquered by Enmebaragesi of Kish. The Elamite history is divided into three eras, namely: Old Elamite Period, Middle Elamite Period and Neo-Elamite Period. Elam was renamed to Persia on the fall of the Neo-Elamite Period.
Ari The Poet was summoned by the King of Elam for court poetry. However, Ari had a certain disposition toward the king for not praising his services and cursed him rot in the Underworld.