The Art and Influence of Persia
Carpets are perhaps the best-known artworks from historical Islamic lands, with the most celebrated examples originating in Iran.
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Iran
The Story of Pashmina Shawl
The word pashm means “wool” in Persian, but in Kashmir, pashm referred to the raw unspun wool of domesticated Changthangi goats.
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Archeological Iran
Iran is home to numerous archaeological sites that reflect its rich history and cultural heritage.
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The Afgan Empire
The Afghan Empire was established in the mid-18th century by Ahmad Shah Durrani, also known as Ahmad Shah.. He is credited with unifying various Pashtun tribes and forming a significant state that encompassed modern-day Afghanistan and parts of Pakistan, Iran, and India.
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The World’s Biggest Lake: The Caspian Sea
The Caspian Sea is the world’s largest enclosed inland body of water, bordered by five countries: Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Azerbaijan.
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