From Persia with love: How an Empress transformed Iran with art Dubbed “the Jackie Kennedy of the Middle East”, Farah Pahlavi built a world-class collection of modern art before she and her husband were exiled. Now 80, she reflects on her beloved country. Farah Pahlavi, Iran’s first and last Empress, in the late 1970s. “When… Continue reading From Persia with love: How an Empress transformed Iran with art
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A Parsi art historian rediscovers his heritage on a trip across Iran
What do you mean you’re from New Zealand?” a shopkeeper in Mozaafarieh named Omid exclaimed. We were in the carpet quarter of Tabriz’s Grand Bazaar, and I had just told him that I was a Kiwi Parsi. “Look at yourself: you’re a son of Persia. Welcome home.” This was one of many similar reactions my… Continue reading A Parsi art historian rediscovers his heritage on a trip across Iran
Iran’s ancient engineering marvel
What on Earth are those? I thought to myself shortly before landing in the Iranian city of Esfahan one summer. From the aeroplane window, I could see what looked like a cross between freakishly large anthills and obscure symbols left by an extraterrestrial race. Little could I – then only a teenager – have guessed… Continue reading Iran’s ancient engineering marvel
Tehran Anjuman Welcomes FEZANA President Homi Gandhi at Farvardingan Prayers
FEZANA President Homi Gandhi was invited as a Guest of Honour by the Tehran Zoroastrian Anjuman to celebrate the Tehran Farvardingan ceremony. This year, the Farvardingan ceremony was held at the Tomb of Kashfirouzheh. The prayer group began at 10am with the coordination of the local Mobed Association and members of the Tehran Zoroastrian community.… Continue reading Tehran Anjuman Welcomes FEZANA President Homi Gandhi at Farvardingan Prayers
The Persian Crosses: Naqsh-E-Rustam
Naqsh-e Rustam is an impressive necropolis that stands as a reminder of the once famous and powerful Achaemenid Persian Empire, which thrived between 500 BC and 330 BC when it was defeated by Alexander the Great. The complex has been somewhat overshadowed by the nearby ancient capital of Persepolis, but this royal necropolis does stand… Continue reading The Persian Crosses: Naqsh-E-Rustam
Fire and State: Living With The Gods
Neil MacGregor continues his series on the expression of shared beliefs in communities around the world and across time. In this podcast he also speaks with our Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastoor, the Head Priest of The Iranshah Atashbehram. Many societies have seen the mesmerizing phenomenon of fire as a symbol of the divine. Neil MacGregor… Continue reading Fire and State: Living With The Gods
Zoroastrians Flock to Sacred Temple for Annual Pilgrimage
Each year from June 14–18, thousands of Zoroastrians from Iran, India and other countries flock to an ancient fire temple at Pir-e Sabz or Chak Chak village in central Iran. Article on Iran Front Page News Each year from June 14–18, thousands of Zoroastrians from Iran, India and other countries flock to an ancient fire… Continue reading Zoroastrians Flock to Sacred Temple for Annual Pilgrimage
