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Photo: Ninara from Helsinki, Finland, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.How well do you know the rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture of Iran? Test your knowledge on this ancient land.
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Nowruz has been celebrated for over 3,000 years and begins exactly at the vernal equinox. Families prepare the 'Haft-sin' table, displaying seven symbolic items starting with the Persian letter 'S', representing renewal and prosperity.
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Carpet weaving is an essential part of Persian culture, with distinct designs originating from different cities and nomadic tribes. The art of traditional carpet weaving in Fars and Kashan is recognized by UNESCO.
Photo: Jastrow, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Mount Damavand is a potentially active stratovolcano rising to 5,610 meters in the Alborz range. It holds a special place in Persian mythology and folklore, often symbolizing resilience against tyranny.
Photo: Safa.daneshvar, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Fesenjan is a rich, slow-cooked stew typically made with poultry, such as duck or chicken. It perfectly showcases the Persian culinary love for balancing sweet and sour flavors, often served during special occasions like Yalda Night.
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Hafez is renowned for his lyrical poems, or ghazals, which explore themes of love, faith, and hypocrisy. Many Iranians keep his 'Divan' at home and use it for bibliomancy to seek guidance during holidays.
Photo: Amirskip4life, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Built by Shah Abbas I in the early 17th century, Naqsh-e Jahan Square is a masterpiece of Safavid architecture. It is surrounded by magnificent buildings, including the Shah Mosque and the Ali Qapu Palace, and was historically used for polo matches.
Photo: احمد جمالی مقدم, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Lake Urmia was once one of the largest saltwater lakes in the Middle East. It is famous for its reddish hue during dry seasons, caused by salt-loving algae and bacteria. Conservation efforts are ongoing to restore its water levels after years of intense drought.
Photo: NASA, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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The Dasht-e Lut, or Lut Desert, is one of the hottest places on Earth, with land surface temperatures once recorded at over 70 degrees Celsius. Its wind-sculpted sand castles, or yardangs, create a surreal, alien landscape.
Photo: Ninaras, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
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Built around 1650 by Shah Abbas II, the Khaju Bridge regulates the flow of the Zayandehrud river. Its lower arches serve as a cool, shaded spot where locals traditionally gather to sing and socialize in the evenings.
Photo: Gire 3pich2005 with special thanks to Hossein Majidi, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Persepolis, founded by Darius the Great around 518 BC, was designed to showcase the grandeur of the Persian Empire. It was famously burned by Alexander the Great but its monumental ruins still stand today as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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