ancient kingdom of SW Asia, at the head of the Persian Gulf (fl. 13th & 12th cent. )
See Elam in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ēˈləm) also Su·si·a·na(so͞oˌzē-äˈnə, -ănˈə)
An ancient country of southwest Asia in present-day southwest Iran. It was established east of the Tigris River before 3000 B.C. and was known for its warlike people, traditionally thought to be descended from Noah's son Shem.