What Do You Know About Iran, Formerly Persia?

BY: MEHDI ALAVI

Iran's fascinating history as an ancient superpower with significant metal discoveries dating back to 11,000 BC.

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Aryans settled in Persis, southwest Iran, known as Persia. United as Persians by 625 BC, conquering Iran later.

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Ancient Persian Empire, from Persepolis, ruled three continents - Europe, Africa, and Asia, the largest in history.

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Cyrus the Great founded Persia's vast empire, known for promoting human rights and religious freedom.

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Cyrus, a "messiah," freed Jews, Persia praised in Hebrew Bible, signifying lasting friendship, heaven's blessing.

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Persia faced Greek, Roman, and Arab conquests but rebounded with resilience, preserving multi-ethnic unity.

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Iran's brilliant minds, like Avicenna and Al-Biruni, forever changed the world with their remarkable contributions.

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Iranian intellectuals, like Al-Farabi, left a lasting impact on human progress and influenced Western thinkers.

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