Faravahar (or Farohar) from the ruins of
Persepolis
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Faravahar (or Farohar) from the ruins of
Persepolis
The Faravahar,
or Fravashi, was the symbol of the holy light of Glory surrounding ancient Persian kings,
heroes, and saints. It is found on ancient Persian monuments. Zoroastrians also think it
signifies the glorified human soul. The faravahar is now used as the symbol of the
Zoroastrian faith. The ancient Iranian religion of fire, light, and Wisdom still lives today.
This is the first monotheistic religion, founded by the Prophet Zarathushtra over 3000 years
ago. It has had a profound influence on Judaism, Christianity, and Western culture.
the Prophet Zarathushtra
Tehran on night
Damavand
Dizin
Khazar (Caspian sea)
Zagros
40 sotoons, Esfahan
Si-oSeh Pol -The Bridge of 33 Arches, Esfahan
Ahwaz
Karaj
Shiraz
Ferdowsi, The great poet
Hafez lived in Shiraz from 1300 to 1389.
His verses are well-known to all Iranians and, six centuries later,
have still value as aphorisms.
Mausoleum of Hakim Omar-e-Khayyam
the famouse poet and mathematician of Iran.
This mausoleum was constructed in 1341 A.H. (1962 A.D.).
Saadi, famouse poet
The tomb of king Nader, Mashad