Note 387 — Chapter XXV · ADVANCE ON THE SOUTHERN BORDER OF PERSIA—HORMUZAN TAKEN PRISONER. A.H. XVI.-XX. A.D. 637–641.
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Shushan, the ancient capital of Media, now called Sûs. Loftus gives an interesting history and description of Sûs, with a picture of the tomb of Daniel. (Travels in Chaldæa and Susiana, 1857, p. 322.) Our authorities say that Omar gave orders for the body of Daniel, which (as the legend goes) was still exposed to view, being honourably interred.
Mr. Baring, Secretary of the Teheran Legation, visited the spot in 1881, and found it much altered. The conical steeple, shown in Loftus’ picture, was removed, when three or four years ago the tomb was rebuilt; and it was then surrounded by a gallery with a railing of brass and woodwork overlooking the river.