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IRANIAN NEW YEAR NO RUZ , by Massoume PriceNo Ruz, new day or New Year as the Iranians call it, is a celebration of spring Equinox. It has been celebrated by all the major cultures of ancient Mesopotamia. Sumerians, 3000BC, Babylonians 2000 BC, the ancient kingdom of Elam in Southern Persia 2000BC, ...

Archaeology bridges the ancient past with the present, offering tangible evidence for stories that have long lived in the pages of sacred texts. In the case of the Bible, archaeological discoveries in modern-day Iran (ancient Persia) and Israel have revealed compelling clues that align with biblical...

When modern observers consider the relationship between Iran and Israel, the image is often one of geopolitical tension and ideological opposition. But beneath today’s headlines lies a deep and complex history—one in which ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) played a surprisingly supportive role in sha...

"I say (these) words to you, marrying brides and bridegrooms! Impress then upon your mind: May you two enjoy the life of good mind by following the laws of religion. Let each one of you clothe the other with righteousness. Then assuredly there will be a happy life for you" - Yasna 53.5, ancient Zoro...

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 Afrasiya...

From the dawn of history Persia has preserved its individuality while influencing the art, architecture and culture of other countries. This chronology catalogues and compares Iran's colourful history with that of the rest of the world from 4000 BC to modern times. 1. Chronology BC2. Chronology AD3....