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Iranian Revolution
The Iranian Revolution (1978-1979) was the social movement that arose from widespread and diverse discontent with the monarchic government of Iran. The revolution was fought against the regime of Mohammad Reza Shah (r. 1941-1979...
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The Early Medes and the Median Empire (History of Ancient Iran) | Supplemental Podcast #3
In this video podcast, we'll take a look at one of the most overlooked peoples of ancient history, the Medes, and reconstruct their early history using Assyrian, Babylonian...
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Discovering the Glories of Persia
Iran, or Persia as it was formerly known, is a country with a long and rich history stretching back thousands of years and where many civilisations thrived. With 24 historical sites registered on the UNESCO World...
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The Style & Regional Differences of Seljuk Minarets in Persia
Under the Seljuk rule, Persia gained a period of economic and cultural prosperity. The innovative techniques of the Seljuk period and style in architecture and the arts had a strong influence...
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Bronze Axe Head Topped with a Man Ruling Animals from Western Iran
Bronze axe head topped with a man ruling animals, found in Saqqiz, Luristan, from Iron Age II (c. 1100-900 BCE). National Museum of Iran, Tehran. cc. no. 1434, photo by Neda Tehrani (Baloot...
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Bronze Horse Bit with Winged Goats from Western Iran
Luristan Bronze artefact from Iron Age II or III, c. 950-650 BCE. National Museum of Iran, Tehran. Acc. no. 3915, Photograph by Nima Fakourzadeh (Baloot Noghrei) In archaeology, the cast objects...
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Bronze Figurine with Babylonian Cuneiform Inscription from Western Iran
Bronze figurine with Babylonian cuneiform inscription found in Luristan Province, c. 1000-900 BCE (Iron Age II), National Museum of Iran, Tehran, inv. no. 1408. Photo by Neda Tehrani...
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Ancient Persia
Persia (roughly modern-day Iran) is among the oldest inhabited regions in the world. Archaeological sites in the country have established human habitation dating back 100,000 years to the Paleolithic Age with semi-permanent settlements...
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Ancient Persian Gods, Heroes, and Creatures - The Complete List
The term 'mythology' comes from the Greek mythos (story-of-the-people) and logos (word or speech), meaning the spoken story of a people. Every civilization of the ancient world developed a...
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Terracotta Goblet with Gazelles and Ibexes from Shahr-e Sukhteh, Iran
Terracotta goblet with gazelles and ibexes, found in grave no. 725 in Shahr-e Sukhteh, southern Iran, Early Bronze Age, c. 2800-2400 BCE. National Museum of Iran, Tehran, acc. no. 12947...
