Iran has a rich history of religions, reflecting its ancient history and vibrant culture. Dominated by Shia Islam, the nation’s spiritual life also preserves the teachings of Zoroastrianism, one of the world’s oldest faiths. Additionally, Sunni Islam, the Baha’i Faith, and various indigenous...
Iran is a large country in the Middle East. It is one of the most ancient countries on the earth.Throughout the years, its culture has influenced different parts from the Nile River to the center of Eu-rope. For many years, people from across the world have traveled along the historical...
Iran, also known as Persia, has a rich and complex history that spans over thousands of years. Here is a brief overview of some of the key events and periods in Iran’s history: Ancient Iran (pre-550 BCE): The earliest known civilization in Iran dates back to the Elamite kingdom in ...
In recent year the city has become a tourist destination thanks to its proximity to Babak Castle. History Kaleybar was the stronghold of Babak Khorramdin who in 816 AD revolted against the Arabs. Babak’s resistance was ended in 836 when he was defeated by the Iranian General Afshin. This...
But further back in history, Iran was once at the center of significant political and economic developments in the region."Some 4,200 years ago, there was an Early Bronze Age community in Konar Sandal near Jiroft. Agriculture developed well, and an urban complex has been partly discovered at...
"In recent years, the expansion of relations between Iran and China has created a golden opportunity for the two countries' peoples to know each other's cultures and civilizational manifestations better and more precisely," said Mohammad-Amir Jalali, president of the Center for Chinese Research at...
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Iran has one of the largest natural gas reserves in the world. In fact, they are ranked second in the world behind Russia. It is also ranked fourth in the world in oil reserves. Because of this, 45% of their economic income comes from energy. However, they are so inefficient in their...
In recent years, Iran has gained attention mostly for negative reasons-its authoritarian religious government, disputed nuclear program, and controversial role in the Middle East-but there is much more to the story of this ancient land than can be gleaned from the news. This authoritative and ...
Iran (pronounced ee-RAHN), formerly known as Persia, is situated at the crossroads of Central Asia, South Asia, and the Arab states of the Middle East.