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Cypress of Abarkooh
The Cypress of Abarkooh: Witness to Four Millennia of Iranian Civilization
By Dr. Mahmoud Hosseini Professor of Iranian Studies, University of Shahid Beheshti Contributing Scholar, Iranian Studies Institute The Cypress of Abarkooh (Sarv-e Abarkuh) stands as one of the most remarkable natural and cultural monuments in Iran’s rich tapestry of heritage….
Baran Khahi
The Ancient Ceremony of Baran Khahi: A Personal Journey Through Iran’s Rain Prayer Traditions
By Dr. Farzaneh Mohammadi Professor of Iranian Folk Studies University of Yazd As I stand in the ancient village of Abyaneh, watching elderly women prepare for the Baran Khahi ceremony, memories of my childhood in rural Isfahan flood back. The…
Nizam al-Mulk
Nizam al-Mulk: A Luminous Beacon of Statecraft and Wisdom
A Scholarly Exploration of a Pivotal Visionary in Islamic Governance Prelude to Greatness: Early Life and the Winds of Destiny In the verdant landscapes of Khorasan, where the whispers of history dance through ancient plains, emerged a figure whose intellect…
Babak Fort
The Impregnable Fortress of Babak: A Testament to Persian Resistance
By Dr. Mahmoud Farrokhi Professor of Medieval Persian History, University of Tehran High among the mist-shrouded peaks of Azerbaijan province, where eagles soar beneath cotton-white clouds and ancient winds whisper tales of valor, stands the immortal Babak Fort (Qaleh Babak)….
Shapur I
Shapur I: The Magnificent Architect of Sassanid Grandeur
By Dr. Mehrdad Rostamian Iranian Historical Studies Journal In the vast tapestry of Iranian history, few figures loom as large and enigmatic as Shapur I, the second monarch of the Sassanid Empire, whose reign marked a transformative period of cultural,…
Zahhak
Zahhak: Embodiment of Evil in Iranian Mythological Tradition
By Dr. Farhad Mirza-Hosseini Iranian Studies Department, University of Tehran In the vast tapestry of Iranian mythology, few figures loom as large or cast as dark a shadow as Zahhak (Aži Dahāka). This thousand-year-old tale, preserved in both Zoroastrian religious…
Yalda Night
Illuminating Parallels: Christmas and Yalda Night – A Journey Through Celestial and Cultural Intersections
By Dr. Reza Farahani, Cultural Historian and Comparative Mythologist Iranian Studies Journal, Winter Edition Introduction: Bridging Worlds Through Celebration In the rich tapestry of human cultural expression, few phenomena illuminate the profound interconnectedness of human experience as eloquently as seasonal…
Khatam
Khatam: The Intricate Symphony of Geometric Harmony and Cultural Memory
By Dr. Mehrdad Farrokh, Cultural Heritage Research Institute, Tehran In the delicate landscape of Persian decorative arts, where each brushstroke and carved line carries the whispers of centuries, Khatam stands as a profound testament to human creativity, patience, and spiritual…
Rabia Balkhi.
Rabia Balkhi: The Radiant Flame of Medieval Persian Poetry
A Scholarly Reflection on a Legendary Poet’s Life and Legacy In the vast and intricate landscape of Persian literary history, where poetry flows like the ancient rivers of Khorasan, few names shimmer with the intensity and mystique of Rabia Balkhi….
Shahr-e Sukhteh
Shahr-e Sukhteh: A Window into Iran’s Ancient Urban Civilization
By Dr. Fereshteh Ahmadi Department of Archaeological Studies University of Kerman When I first set foot in Shahr-e Sukhteh (The Burnt City) nearly two decades ago, I was struck by an overwhelming sense of connection to our ancient past. Here,…

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