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A historical house in the heart of Isfahan, Iran, dating back to the Safavid Empire , now serving as a traditional Persian restaurant.

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A historical house in the heart of Isfahan, Iran, dating back to the Safavid Empire , now serving as a traditional Persian restaurant.

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A historical house in Isfahan, Iran, built around 1606 AD during the Safavid Empire, now serving as a café.

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A historical house in Isfahan, Iran, built around 1606 AD during the Safavid Empire, now serving as a café.

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Mollabashi Historical House in the heart of Isfahan, Iran, a testament to Safavid architecture .

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Mollabashi Historical House in the heart of Isfahan, Iran, a testament to Safavid architecture .

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A Persian royal rhyton crafted from pure gold, widely regarded as the best-preserved example from the ancient world. Dating back to the Achaemenid Empire , it was discovered in Hamadan and is housed at the National Museum of Iran.

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A Persian royal rhyton crafted from pure gold, widely regarded as the best-preserved example from the ancient world. Dating back to the Achaemenid Empire , it was discovered in Hamadan and is housed at the National Museum of Iran.

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An Achaemenid plaque, the only surviving artifact bearing the emblem of the Empire’s flag. Dating to 550–330 BC, it was discovered in Persepolis and is housed at the National Museum of Iran.

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An Achaemenid plaque, the only surviving artifact bearing the emblem of the Empire’s flag. Dating to 550–330 BC, it was discovered in Persepolis and is housed at the National Museum of Iran.

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The personal bowl of Xerxes the Great , inscribed in Old Persian with "I am Xerxes, the Great King." Housed at the National Museum of Iran.

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The personal bowl of Xerxes the Great , inscribed in Old Persian with "I am Xerxes, the Great King." Housed at the National Museum of Iran.

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The Engraved Stamps of Norwegian Royals at the Historic Silver Mine in Kongsberg, Norway. The tradition dates back to 1604 AD. Taken by me.

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The Engraved Stamps of Norwegian Royals at the Historic Silver Mine in Kongsberg, Norway. The tradition dates back to 1604 AD. Taken by me.

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The DNa inscription at the tomb of Darius the Great in the ancient Persian necropolis of Naqsh-e Rostam introduces Darius and his empire - 490 BCE, Iran.

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The DNa inscription at the tomb of Darius the Great in the ancient Persian necropolis of Naqsh-e Rostam introduces Darius and his empire - 490 BCE, Iran.

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The Bhutesvara Yakshis are a series of yakshi reliefs on a railing, dating to the 2nd century CE during the time of the Kushan Empire, and now housed at the Indian Museum in Kolkata

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The Bhutesvara Yakshis are a series of yakshi reliefs on a railing, dating to the 2nd century CE during the time of the Kushan Empire, and now housed at the Indian Museum in Kolkata

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A Staircase in Persepolis, Ceremonial Capital of the Persian Empire, Iran, 500 BC

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A Staircase in Persepolis, Ceremonial Capital of the Persian Empire, Iran, 500 BC

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Curved Sword with Lion headed handle, & leather sheath Attributed to Emperor Shah Abbas , the Shah of Safavid Persia during 1588-1629.now on display at Victoria memorial, India

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Curved Sword with Lion headed handle, & leather sheath Attributed to Emperor Shah Abbas , the Shah of Safavid Persia during 1588-1629.now on display at Victoria memorial, India

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A historical jar from the Parthian Empire, dating to 247 BC–224 AD, has been discovered. It was accidentally caught in the nets of local fishermen in southern Iran while they were fishing in the depths of the Persian Gulf. Few Parthian jars have survived, making this discovery remarkable.

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A historical jar from the Parthian Empire, dating to 247 BC–224 AD, has been discovered. It was accidentally caught in the nets of local fishermen in southern Iran while they were fishing in the depths of the Persian Gulf. Few Parthian jars have survived, making this discovery remarkable.

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A pedestal-shaped pottery vessel, found at Tall-e Jari in Iran, depicting dancing men. 5000-4000 BCE, now housed at the National Museum of Iran

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A pedestal-shaped pottery vessel, found at Tall-e Jari in Iran, depicting dancing men. 5000-4000 BCE, now housed at the National Museum of Iran

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A 2,500-year-old Persian Acinaces, one of the few remaining royal swords from the Achaemenid Empire in exceptional condition. Made of pure gold and related to the era of Darius the Great, it was discovered in Hamadan , and is housed at National Museum of Iran.

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A 2,500-year-old Persian Acinaces, one of the few remaining royal swords from the Achaemenid Empire in exceptional condition. Made of pure gold and related to the era of Darius the Great, it was discovered in Hamadan , and is housed at National Museum of Iran.

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A fragment of silk dating to the 2nd century BC, traded between the Parthian Empire and the Han Dynasty along the Silk Road.

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A fragment of silk dating to the 2nd century BC, traded between the Parthian Empire and the Han Dynasty along the Silk Road.

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A Roman mosaic depicting a fish. 1st century CE, now housed at the State Historical Museum in Moscow

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A Roman mosaic depicting a fish. 1st century CE, now housed at the State Historical Museum in Moscow

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The Arch of Ctesiphon in modern-day Iraq is the only remaining structure of ancient Ctesiphon, built in 242–272 AD during the Sassanid Empire. Considered a landmark in architecture history, the Persian masterpiece was on the brink of collapse in 2021 when Iran intervened to restore it.

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The Arch of Ctesiphon in modern-day Iraq is the only remaining structure of ancient Ctesiphon, built in 242–272 AD during the Sassanid Empire. Considered a landmark in architecture history, the Persian masterpiece was on the brink of collapse in 2021 when Iran intervened to restore it.

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