Persians
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Persians, or Persian people, are an Iranian ethnic group indigenous to the Iranian plateau in West Asia that comprise the majority of the population of modern-day Iran. They have a common cultural sys
Ancient Persian attire worn by soldiers and a nobleman. The History of Costume by Braun & Scheider (1861–1880)
Persian warriors led by Darius III in the antique Alexander Mosaic
A bas-relief at Naqsh-e Rustam depicting the victory of Sasanian ruler Shapur I over Roman ruler Valerian and Philip the Arab
One of the first actions performed by Shah Ismail I of the Safavid dynasty was the proclamation of Twelver Shia Islam as the official religion of his newly founded Persian Empire
Religion in Iran
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Religion in Iran has been shaped by multiple religions and sects over the course of the country's history.
Zoroastrian Fire Temple in Yazd
Imam Reza shrine, one of the most important religious places in Iran, Mashhad
Mourning of Muharram rituals in Persia, dated 1682
Saint Mary Park in Tehran (2011)