Susa was one of the oldest human settlements and the center of Elam civilization. This civilization has been studied by many archaeological groups due to its pioneering in art and ancient structures. One of the most important findings of the material heritage of this region is the patterned pottery. In the samples obtained from the pottery, various geometrical, plant, animal and human motifs can be seen, which have important concepts and themes. At the first look at the concept of these motifs, the relationship between the writers and nature can be seen, and the research of this research was also aimed at answering the causes of the emergence and understanding the concepts of the mentioned motifs. Also, has the influence of the various characteristics of Susa on the design of pottery been discussed? And has the role of rivers near Susa been investigated in the morphology of pottery?The issue of the effect of environmental factors on the life cycle and its manifestation in a symbolic form in the pottery motifs expresses the experiences and life flows of ancient times. Experiences and currents that are full of feelings, beliefs and efforts to overcome adversities and dominate nature, but in order to properly understand these issues, it is felt necessary to explore and research as much as possible in the relevant subject. A research that sheds light on the hidden aspects of the position and culture of ancient Susa civilization.After explaining the topics and linking them with environmental factors, it is concluded that factors such as: the existence of rivers with water, fertile lands, high mountains and the creation of silt due to erosion (water and wind) in Khuzestan plain has had a direct influence on pottery designs and art. From the obtained pottery, various abstract motifs can be seen, such as: cypress, goat, longnecked birds, ..., which This research has used the historical-analysis method in analyzing the meanings of the elements that are symbolically and abstractly depicted and has used the library-document method to collect the sources.