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Ancient inscription discovered near Istakhr ancient city

By Sean Ra / July 9, 2022

A Sassanid-era (224–651) rock-carved inscription has recently been discovered near the ancient city of Istakhr, in Marvdasht plain, which is

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Damghan earthquake year 856AD

By Sean Ra / July 3, 2022

The 856 Damghan earthquake or the 856 Qumis earthquake occurred on 22 December 856 (242 AH). The earthquake had an estimated magnitude of 8.0-7.9, and a maximum intensity

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Zoroaster

By Sean Ra / July 3, 2022

Zoroaster (/ˈzɒroʊæstər/, UK also /ˌzɒroʊˈæstər/; Greek: Ζωροάστρης, Zōroastrēs), also known as Zarathustra (/ˌzærəˈθuːstrə/, UK also /ˌzɑːrə-/; Avestan: , Zaraθuštra), Zarathushtra