Why was the country of Iran formerly called Persia? What has this got to do with the conquests of ancient Middle Eastern ...

Iran, one of the world’s oldest and most influential civilizations, has a rich history that spans over 5,000 years. Located ...

Ancient Iran was home to numerous exceptionally powerful kings throughout history. This was particularly so in the era of the ...

“Let not the one who girds on his armor boast like the one who takes it off” ( 1 Kings 20:11 ) ...

Cyrus, known as king of kings or Shahenshah, is remembered particularly by Jewish and Christian scholars for his support for Jews.

Yet within Iran’s history lies a powerful example of Persian leadership at its finest. Cyrus the Great (c 600—530 BCE) founded the Achaemenid Empire, establishing one of history’s most remarkable ...

There is a segment of society yearning for reform and more liberal attitudes towards religion and life, yet the Shia Islam ...

Mohammad Barshan says: “If someone irrigated a dry land through construction of qanat during Achaemenid era, he/she was exempt from paying tax for five years.” The role of water in life and the way of ...

The top places to find incredible takes on beloved dishes from kebabs to the singular golden rice, tahdig by TALA AHMADI ...

According to local news reports, emergency protocols have been enacted to safeguard cultural objects and heritage sites amid ...

“During the Achaemenid era, this region was a major provider of grains, vegetables, and livestock, not rice.” He described the current agricultural approach as a modern misstep, urging authorities to ...