The Sasanian Mystery. The Lost City of Gur

The unique city of Gur was the first capital of the Sasanian Empire, the last great Iranian dynasty before the Arab conquest. An unusual round shape that amazed both ancient and modern observers. The Rise of Gōr Gōr was founded by Ardashir I (180-242 CE), a rebel leader who challenged and defeated the Parthian Empire, which had…

June 30, 20230Comments

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28 countries have been criticized by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom for violating religious freedom

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom decried Iran’s use of violence against protesters in the wake of Mahsa Amini’s death. A watchdog for global religious freedom has used its new annual report to call out the Iranian government for targeting women’s rights protesters during demonstrations last year. The report also points out the country’s…

May 3, 20230Comments

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Explorers claim they found Noah’s Ark on top of mountain in Iran

Researchers from the Bible Archaeology, Search & Exploration Institute claim there is strong evidence that the ship is on the mountain of Takht-i-Suleiman (Alborz montains. Iran) The hypothetical parts of Noah's ark and traces of marine life were discovered on the top of a mountain in Iran. The BASE group said it…

November 22, 20180Comments

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Historical Churches in Iran

The majority of churches in Iran that possess historical and artistic value were built around the eight century A.H. or the 14th century AD, and the period thereafter. Of course, this does not mean that there were no churches existing in the country before that period. During the reign of Shah Abbas, the…

June 4, 20180Comments

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