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Rituals of Iran, Marriage Ceremony, History And Symbolism

The Iranian wedding ceremony despite itslocal and regional variations, like many other rituals in the country goesback to the ancient Zoroastrian tradition. This was the religion of Iranbefore the advent of Islam 1400 years ago. Though the concepts and theoryof the marriage have changed drastically by Quran and Islamic traditions,the actual ceremon...

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Achaemenids Laws and Justice

Cyrus II and Darius I introduce each number of new laws. These, particularly civil law, based on the law ancient Persian strongly influenced by those of other kingdoms of the ancient near East. No code of law has unfortunately survived, outside of the cylinder of Cyrus that more is not really one. This document, sometimes regarded as the first know...

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Women's Lives in Ancient Persia

Any analysis of women's lives and status in ancient times is a very complicated task and needs time and space. This very brief article intends to provide much needed basic information based on archaeological evidence and will primarily deal with women in Achaemenid times. The material is based on Fortification and Treasury texts discovered at Perse...

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Iran's Contribution to the World - Games and Sports

Polo (Chowgan) - is an ancient Persian game. Iranians call it Chowgan (chow to be pronounced like tow, and gan like gun). The oldest mention of this game is in Ferdosi's Shahnameh (composed about 1,000 years ago) where the game played between Siyavash and his Persian retinue in one side and Afrasiyab, the Tooranian King and his brother Garsivaz, on...

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The Laws of Ancient Persians

The Laws of the Medes and Persians have acquired universal fame; and the following pages will show how fully deserved that fame was. Iranian history starts in the beginnings of human life on earth, and yet the first Iranian ruling house was a dynasty of lawgivers. Hence Iranian law began to take shape ever since humanity started forming itself soci...

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Jewelry and Makeup in Ancient Persia

Archaeological finds in Iran show that women and men applied makeup and arrayed themselves with ornaments approximately 10,000 years ago, a trend which began from religious convictions rather than mere beautification motivations. Archaeologists have discovered various instruments of make-up and ornamental items in the Burnt City, which date back to...

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Tomb of Darius II (Tomb IV)

IRAN: Naqsh-i-Rustam - Tomb of Darius II (Tomb IV). General View with the Tower in the Left Foreground....

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Sculpture of a Persian's Head (Side View)

IRAN: Persepolis - Baked Clay Sculpture of a Persian's Head. Side View, Found Near NE Corner of the Terrace....

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Iran: Persepolis - Palace of Darius

Persepolis, located in Iran, is an ancient city that was once the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. One of its most famous structures is the Palace of Darius, built by King Darius the Great in the 5th century BC. The Palace of Darius is an architectural marvel, showcasing the grandeur and sophistication of the Achaemenid civilization. I...

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Iran: Naqsh-i-Rustam Environs - a Shrine

Iran: Naqsh-i-Rustam Environs - a Shrine Located near the ancient city of Persepolis, Naqsh-i-Rustam is an archaeological site in Iran that houses impressive historical relics and rock-cut tombs. The environs of Naqsh-i-Rustam are not only rich in history but also home to a significant shrine that attracts visitors from around the world. The shri...

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