Why there is no great Persian city?

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[enrgxqe]

No slavery
No force of believe

Best empire of history

[aes]

"Persians were tolerant of different cultures and religions under them. Furthermore they didn't have slavery due to their own religion of Zoroastrianism"
Greeks and Romans: "So they're the bad guys with tyrannical rule and we are the good guys"

[xerxes]

Please don't use 300 movie clips to represent us it's just abusing thank you

[newestflameneverdies]

*TOP TEN FACTS ABOUT PERSIA*

• Persian is an ancient language that has been spoken for almost 3500 years. This makes it one of the *classical languages of antiquity* with unique poetry that still exist today. It has contributed numerous words to the vocabulary of the English language, like "paradise, " "pyjama", "rice, " "amazon, " "rose, " "saffron, " "asparagus, " "spinach, " "shawl, " and "pistachio."

• Persian is a member of the *Indo-European language family.* It shares fundamental characteristics in terms of both grammar and vocabulary with its relatives like Latin, English, French, and Russian. Words like "baradar" for brother, "madar" for mother, "pedar" for padre in Spanish (father), "dokhtar" for daughter, "to" for tu in French (you), "andar" for inter, "do" for dos in Spanish (two), "zamin" for zemĕ in Croatian and zdmyla in Russian (earth), and even "shahr" for "skaan" in Old Norse (city), show the strong and old ties of this language family.
This similarity in language is due to the *Yamnaya culture, * which is believed to be the precursor to the *Proto-Indo-European expansion* that originated from the steppes of Central Asia where Iranian peoples come from.
This suggests that the customs and practices of Indo-European peoples across both Europe and Asia are rooted in the Yamnaya culture.

• Iran possesses a versatile array of natural attractions. This includes *grandiose mountains, verdant forests, panoramic landscapes, sunny coastlines, and abundant natural resources, * like minerals and metals. It is known for producing an abundance of pistachios, pomegranates, berries, saffron, and turquoise. The Persian turquoise boasts unique shades of blue that sets it apart from other varieties.
The Iranian Caspian Horse belongs to the first domesticated equine species.
Iranians have a *long history of horsemanship and equestrian sports.* Persian games like Chowgan date back to ancient times. Iran is known as the birthplace of horse riding and the earliest practitioners of this art have been Iranian peoples. The influence of Persian horsemanship can be seen in many modern equestrian sports like Polo, which has gained worldwide popularity.

• Persians were trailblazers in wearing *trousers and footwear.* This distinguishes them from the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans who wore gowns and cloaks. The traditional Persian dress is specifically crafted to endure Iran's chilly weather and showcases the ancient Iranian culture's practicality and ingenuity.

• Iran's native and ancient name means *"Land of Aryans, "* and it has been in use for over 2500 years. The name "Persia" was used by Greeks to describe Iran.

• The *Persian/Iranian World* is an ancient name for a region that spans from the Plateau of Iran to the Caucasus and Central Asia. This region houses Iranian customs, languages and peoples. Persian architecture reflects ancient philosophical, mathematical, and mystical themes. The ancient shades of turquoise are revered in Persian culture and depict the link between the earth and the unknown spiritual world. The *contributions of Persian scholars and poets* like Avicena, Rhasis, Biruni, Farabi, Khwarazmi, after whom the word "algorithm" is named, Ferdowsi, Khayyam, Saadi, Hafez, and Rumi, to the fields of philosophy, literature, art, musical theory, chemistry, mathematics, astronomy, and metaphysics, have bestowed the world with a wealth of Persian knowledge and wisdom.

• Persian cuisine is known for its ancient and unique gastronomic heritage. It *blends sweet and sour flavors* together and features fragrant and fluffy rice. Saffron and pistachios are conspicuously used in Persian cuisine and impart a rare flavor. This cuisine is also notable for its sour notes, which can be overpowering to those unfamiliar with it. The Iranian palate is accustomed to this sourness and sweetness and can even enjoy the tartness of limes on their own.

• Persian decorative arts and crafts have deep historical roots. Iranian artisans are known for their skillful designs, brilliant colors, and remarkable craftsmanship. This is reflected in various mediums like carpet weaving, painting, calligraphy, pottery, and metalwork. Persian paintings are acclaimed for their precuse embellishments and lively tones. These *Persian styles have had a major impact on the world* and inspired and influenced artists and designers across different cultures and periods. Persian art has been a main source of inspiration for European artists during the Renaissance period.

• The tradition of weaving carpets was invented in ancient Persia, when Iranian nomadic peoples used simple weaves of fabric to stay warm on cold and damp grounds. Over time, this basic need evolved into a sophisticated art form that produced the visually most beautiful patterns. *Persian carpets are praised for their beauty* and have been highly valued by royality, nobility, and collectors across the ages. Persian culture holds rugs as prized possessions that carry deep sentimental and cultural meaning. Today, Persian rugs are highly prized and sought-after decorative items around the world. Iran remains the center of carpet waving with unique and ancient styles.

• Persian culture has inspired and influenced people worldwide. This includes minds like Voltaire, Montesquieu, Nietzsche, Thomas Jefferson, and Alexander, who is believed to be the first admirer of Persian culture in the West.

The enduring legacy of Persian culture is evident in its profound influence on the world and attests to its magnificence and endearing qualities!

[wisekiller]

The first man in history to write human rights, and also the first king to make it law, was Cyrus the Great, founder of Persian empire.

[ronmaximilian]

Ctesiphon/Tesifon, which was capital of two empires comes to mind.

[mahmoodabbasi]

Pasargadae
Takht-e-Jamshid (Persepolis)
Susa
Ecbatana
Ctesiphon
Madayein
Baghdad
Isfahan
Nishapur
Ray
Terhan
Herat

All these cities and many more have a part of their glory thanks to the contribution of Persian and Iranian influence

Many great cities of the muslim world adopted the persian city building and urban planning style.

[j.s]

As an Iranian who’s from Shiraz (city near Persepolis) I’ve been there so many times it’s a great site to see

[Kingofportals]

Persia had the great city and capital of Ctesiphon as well with an iconic arched gate that is still there today.

[kamalsidhu]

“Allowing religion and culture to operate freely” that's the key to the peace in the world
All modern day nations must follow this style of governing including modern day persia Iran

[muneeb]

Samarkand, Bukhara, Herat are still great cities of Persianate civilization.

[persiangulfcat]

I don't like who you used the scene from 300 because it did not represent Persians accurately nor the history.

[gmkk]

Baghdad was built by the Persian’s and the word itself is Persian meaning peace

[petersclafani]

Most persian cities were destroyed by romes invasion

[navid]

The fact that you used 300 footage is just hilarious

[tellono]

I was there in persepolis and it was amazing

[hour]

So you're going to ignore Ctesiphon, Baghdad, and Isfahan??? Very Western centric

[moelester]

If only Muslims were tolerant of other people's relegions as well

[purplegion]

Would vary much like to learn more about Persia! We're often only taught the bad & there is obviously a lot of good.