Literature

Literature has a long history in Iran, and through masterpieces like the Shahnameh, Iran has significantly contributed to the world of literature. Therefore, like our ancestors, we should focus on reading and writing. By doing this, we can make better decisions and gain a clearer understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

Map showing the Sasanian Empire at its greatest extent, highlighting ancient Iran and key capitals across the Middle East.

Sassanid Empire Territory

This article examines the geographical extent and borders of the Sassanid Empire based on historical documentation and archaeological findings...
Map showing the Parthian Empire at its greatest extent, highlighting ancient Iran and key capitals across the Middle East.

Parthian Empire Territory

This article examines the geographical extent and borders of the Parthian Empire based on historical documentation and archaeological findings...
Map showing the Achaemenid Empire at its greatest extent, highlighting ancient Iran and key capitals across the Middle East.

Achaemenid Empire Territory

This article examines the geographical extent and borders of the Achaemenid Empire based on historical documentation and archaeological findings...
Iranian saffron threads spilling from a wooden bowl next to fresh, purple saffron crocus flowers, all resting on rustic wooden planks.

Saffron: Iran’s Red Gold

Saffron, also known in Persian as zarparān, is one of the most valuable spices in the world. Because of its vivid color, distinctive aroma, and high economic value...
Ancient scrolls of aged parchment with Persian poetry written in script, scattered across a traditional patterned Iranian rug in a sunlit hall with columns.

Iranian Literature

Iranian literature is one of the oldest and most influential literary traditions in the world, evolving over millennia in diverse forms of poetry and prose...
3D reconstruction of an ancient Iranian palace courtyard with Achaemenid columns, decorative reliefs, and a central water pool.

Iranian Architecture

Iranian architecture is one of the oldest and most enduring architectural styles in the world, with arches, domes, four-iwan plans, and central courtyards...
Illustration of ArtaDokht, the Parthian-era Minister of Economy in ancient Iran, holding a book.

ArtaDokht

ArtaDokht is one of the most prominent figures in Iranian history who served as the Minister of Economy during the Parthian Empire...
Two wheels of Parthian cheese, one sliced to show the interior texture, resting on a stack of fresh flatbread and a rustic wooden board.

Parthian Cheese

Parthians, with their deep pastoral traditions, produced renowned cheese in Khorasan, carefully preserved with wax and aged for years...
Ruins of the ancient city of Shahr-e Sukhteh, revealing the complex mud-brick architectural layout under a protective shelter.

Shahr-e Sukhteh Civilization

Shahr-e Sukhteh, a 5,000-year-old site in Iran, reveals advances in medicine, art, and urban planning, with discoveries that redefine ancient innovation...