Cyrus II of Persia
@ShahanshahCyrus
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Writing and meme-ing for Cyrus the Great and the history of his great people.
Persepolis
Joined February 2024
Iran (or Persia) is one of the few multi-ethnic ancient nations. This vast country features an array of peoples that each contributed militarily or culturally to one of the oldest nation states. Here's each ethnic group which constitute part of the national Iranian identity:.🧵
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Tea lounge inside the Motamedi historic house. đź“ŤEsfahan, Iran
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Ancient Japanese Gigaku Mask of a Young Persian Boy. Used for the role of the son of an old Persian widower in a theatrical repertoire imported to Japan from continental Asia around 600 AD. đź“ŤCleveland Museum of Art
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The proverb basically means that your home is your domain: within your private space you have autonomy to act as you wish. Somewhat akin to “a man’s home is his castle”.
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The 2500-year celebration of the Persian Empire. Persepolis, Iran. 1971
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Archers quiver cover from northwest Iran, from around 8th century BC
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The hour is come…. avenge the world with thy sword…deliver Iran from bondage. —Ferdowsi, The Persian Book of Kings
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