Posts Tagged "Iran" by Ali11
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Stone and leaf at kelardasht after a Winter rain
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2 yrs ago
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Persian Empire (Strong Army of Iran Zamin, over 2500 years under one Flag)
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2 yrs ago
The Persian Empire (Persian: امپراتوری ایران) was a series of historical empires that ruled over the Iranian plateau, the original Persian homeland, and beyond in Western Asia, Central Asia and the Caucasus. Today both names of Persia and Iran are common; 'Persia' mostly historical and cultural issues and 'Iran' mostly for political issues.
The most widespread entity considered to have been a Persian Empire was the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BC) under Darius and Xerxes (or Xerkes) — famous in antiquity as the foe of the classical Greek states (See Greco-Persian Wars) — a united Persian kingdom that originated in the region now known as Pars province of Iran/Persia. It was formed under Cyrus the Great, who overthrew the empire of the Medes, and conquered much of the middle east, including the territories of the Babylonians (Asuristan), the Phoenicians, and the Lydians. Cyrus' son, Cambyses, continued Cyrus' conquests by conquering Egypt. Most of the |
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Tehran"s Night (Best part of Middle East)
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2 yrs ago
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LONG LIVE IRAN!
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2 yrs 2 mos ago
"FOR THOSE WHO ARE PROUD TO BE A PERSIAN.
LONG LIVE IRAN! I am not a terrorist . I don't live in a tent in a desert and camels are not our way of transportation. I speak Farsi. Iran is pronounced "EERAUN" and not "I - ran" (it's not track & field) Iran and Iraq are two different countries; Middle East is a region and NOT a continent. belly dancing is an Arabic dance, it never came from Iran. Each time you play a game of chess to improve your intellect, keep in mind that it was Persians who gave you your game. Iranian women are just as outspoken (if not more) and liberal as the European women. And what the hell is "soccer"?? We also call it Football like every one in the world (except Americans). Iran is the first country on earth to have a lion (male) and a sun (female) for its symbol; and the colors red, white, and |
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Persian Gulf
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2 yrs 7 mos ago
وطن یعنی وطن استان به استان
خراسان، سیستان، سمنان، لرستان کویر لوت، کرمان، یزد، ساری سپاهان، هگمتانه، بختیاری طبس، بوشهر، کردستان، مریوان دو آذربایجان، ایلام، گیلان سنندج، فارس، خوزستان، تهران بلوچستان و هرمزگان و زنجان وطن یعنی دلی از عشق لبریز گره باف ظریف فرش تبریز وطن یعنی هنر یعنی سپاهان حریر دستباف فرش کاشان وطن یعنی ز هر ایل و تباری وطن را پاسبانی، پاسداری وطن یعنی دلیر و گرد با هم وطن یعنی بلوچ و کرد با هم وطن یعنی سواران و سواری لر و کرد و یموت و بختیاری وطن یعنی سرای ترک با پارس وطن یعنی خلیج تا ابد فارس |
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Mother , baby ,snow ,......
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2 yrs 9 mos ago
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Even middle of desert (Iran-Private Villa)
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2 yrs 9 mos ago
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Tehran
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3 yrs 1 mo ago
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A village girl, Masooleh, Guilan,Iran
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3 yrs 2 mos ago
Masooleh Village
This village is situated in the south west of Fooman, 63 km. from Rasht. It enjoys a moderate climate. Local architecture, springs, waterfalls, the 'Rood Khan' River and dense forests all make it an attractive tourism spot. Masooleh's integrated architecture and its houses are of two storeys. These comprise of an entrance corridor, cellers and other unique architectural features, and are linked to each other by a staircase. Such that the terrace of each house is the court-yard of the house above. The presence of the ancient Own Ebne Ali and Own Ebne Mohammad in Masooleh are pilgrimage sites and hold cultural importance. |
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Guilan is beautiful, even when it snows, or rains,
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3 yrs 2 mos ago
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