TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Persepolis is one of the ancient sites of Iran, which for many years has been the capital during the Achaemenid Empire. Persepolis, Old Persian Parsa, or modern Takht-e Jamshid ...

an ancient symbol of a man emerging from a winged disc while holding a ring, which is carved on the pediments of ancient Persian temples. "Joy is essential in the practice of our religion," Simin ...

Cylinder seal iconography: crescents, fish, and winged disks There were two main types of seals used in the ancient Near ... origins of the symbol and its influence across the region as far as the ...

The Lion and Sun symbol dates back to 12th century Persia, where it gained popularity as an ancient astrological sign of the sun in the house of Leo—which likely represented power and royalty.

An Iranian woman jumps over a bonfire celebrating Chaharshanbe Souri, or Wednesday Feast, an ancient Festival of Fire on the eve of the last Wednesday of the Persian year, in Tehran, Iran ...

but also as a symbol of self-expression and identity. Sormeh's recipes date back at least two millennia; wearing the cosmetic in Ancient Persia was a cultural norm for both men and women.

Since ancient times, across cultures, they also connote the endless organic life cycle of decay and renewal. Contemporary sights still stun in this show, including this recreation of a Persian ...

Foreign minister: Nowruz is a symbol of friendship between nations and ... “The Islamic Republic of Iran, as one of the birthplaces of this ancient tradition, has consistently emphasized the ...