1. IRAN
Archaic Signet of
Civilization

2. DISCLAIMER
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This presentation was made possible by the efforts of several Iranian students in the United States of America.

3. Contents General Information History Natural Scenery Tourism
Social Life of Iranians
Iran before 1979 Revolution
Iran after 1979 Revolution
Art and Iranians
Famous Iranians
Iranians in USA
Persian Words in English Language

4. General Information

5. General Information
Middle East
Europe
Asia
Africa

6. General Information
Middle East is an area which covers parts of west Asia and North East Africa

7. General Information
Caspian
Sea
Persian Gulf

8. General Information Ancient Name:
Perse, Pars, Persia (Until 1935) Persians (Parsians)
Conventional Name:
Iran (After 1935) Iranians
Type of Government:
Republic (Islamic Republic)
Conventional Long Full Name:
Islamic Republic of Iran
Reference: CIA Facebook

9. General Information
Iran’s Flag
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10. General Information
Iranian Bank Notes

11. General Information Race Background: Aria (Arya)
Area: million sq km (Slightly Larger than Alaska)
Arable Area: about 10 %
Population: 68,688,433 (July 2006 est.)
Religion: Shi'a Muslim 89%, Sunni Muslim 9%, Zoroastrian, Jewish, Christian, and Baha'i 2%
Literacy more than 80% (age 15 and over can read and write)
Reference: CIA Facebook
Wikipedia.org

12. General Information Capital: Tehran Calendar: Persian Calendar
This year: 1386
A Solar Calendar which is more Accurate than Gregorian Calendars
Persian New Year: 21st March
Official Language: Farsi (Persian)
Reference: CIA Facebook
wikipedia.com

13. General Information
Arid
Semi Arid
Mountains
Forests

14. Brief History

15. History Zoroaster, Iranian Prophet (1200 B.C.)
Reference: Wikipedia.org

16. History Black Sea Mediterranean Sea
Achaemenian Empires (3200 BCE – 330 BCE)
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17. History
The Persian Empires (about 500 BC)

18. Achaemenian Empires (3200 BCE – 330 BCE)
History
Darius, the Great
Old Testament, Ezra Chapter 6
Darius finds the decree of Cyrus in the archives of Achmetha (Hamadan), and directs Tatnai not to disturb the Jews in their work. He also exempts them from tribute, and supplies everything necessary for the offerings. The Temple is finished in the month of Adar, in the sixth year of Darius, and is dedicated with great solemnity.
Cyrus, the Great
Old Testament, Ezra Chapter 1
Cyrus king of Persia released God's people from their captivity, with license to return and build the temple in Jerusalem: and restored the holy vessels which Nabuchodonosor had taken from them.
Achaemenian Empires (3200 BCE – 330 BCE)
Reference: Wikipedia.org

19. History
All Nations Gate, Statue of Xerxes the Great, Persepolis, Achaemenian Capital
Reference: bia2.com
dreamview.net

20. History
Persepolis, Achaemenian Capital
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21. History
Apadana, Achaemenian Kings Monument
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22. History
Pasargad, Monument of Cyrus the Great
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23. History
Persepolis, Achaemenian Soldiers
Reference: bia2.com

24. History The First Human Rights Document Ever Made by
Darius I King of Persia, Achaemenian Era
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25. History
The first credible claim for the development of a real postal system
comes from Persia , A Post Station (Chaparkhane), Achaemenian Era
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26. History The Sassanian Empire (602-629 AD) Reference: wikipedia.org
Black Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Indian Ocean
The Sassanian Empire ( AD)
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27. History Shapur, King of Persia, The Sassanian Empire (602-629 AD)
Reference: wikipedia.org

28. History Ctesiphopn, Sassanid Palace, Now in Iraq
Reference: atlastours.net

29. History
Sassanid Dynasty invented Bank system. During the third century AD, banks in Persia and other territories in the Persian empire under Sassanid Empire issued letters of credit known as Sakks and is the root of the word cheque.
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30. History
Khwarizmi , 800 A.D., Persian mathematician, astronomer, astrologer and geographer, Inventor of Algorithm
Rhazes, 865 A.D., Chemist and Physician
Discovered Sulfuric Acid and Alcohol
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31. History Avicennia, 980 A.D., Physician and Philosopher
Author of The Book of Healing and The Canon of Medicine
which was for seven centuries the standard medical text in European universities
Reference: wikipedia.org

32. History Safavid Dynasty, Ruled from 1501 to 1736 A.D.
Reference: wikipedia.org

33. History
A Safavid King
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34. History
A Safavid Palace, Isfahan

35. History
Interior Design in a Safavid Palace
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36. History Qajar dynasty, Ruled from 1781 to 1925 B.C
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37. History
Qajar Kings
Reference: wikipedia.org

38. History Amir Kabir, Qajar Prime Minister
Established the First Modern University in Iran in 1880s
Reference: wikipedia.org

39. History Reza Shah (King Reza), 1924-1941 Mohammad Reza Shah, 1941-1979
Pahlavi Dynasty
Reference: wikipedia.org

40. King Mohammad Reza and Emress King is crowning the Emress
History
King Mohammad Reza and Emress
King is crowning the Emress
Pahlavi Dynasty
Reference: wikipedia.org

41. History Shah and President Truman, 1949
President Eisenhower Visits Iran, 1959
Shah and President Kennedy, 1962
Shah and President Lyndon, 1968
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42. History Shah and President Nixon, 1973
President Nixon Visits Iran, 1972
Shah and President Ford, 1975
Shah and President Carter, 1977
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43. History
Iranian Revolution, 1979
Reference: wikipedia.org

44. Iranian Revolution Leader, 1979
History
Ayatollah Khomeini
Iranian Revolution Leader, 1979
Reference: wikipedia.org

45. History
On 22 September 1980 Iraq invaded Iran and this war lasted from September
1980 to August 1988 and about a million Iranians killed or wounded.
On 9 December 1991, the UN Secretary-General declared Iraq as
invader and the war ended.
Reference: wikipedia.org

46. Natural Scenery

47. Natural Scenery
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48. Natural Scenery
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49. Natural Scenery
Reference: dreamview.net
Fars News Agency

50. Natural Scenery
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51. Natural Scenery
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52. Natural Scenery
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53. Natural Scenery
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54. Tourism Attractions

55. Tourism Attractions Chehel sotun, Esfahan Imam Square, Esfahan
Reference: dreamview.net

56. Tourism Attractions Eram Garden, Shiraz A mosque, Esfahan
Reference: dreamview.net
shirazcity.org

57. Interior Design of mosques
Tourism Attractions
Interior Design of mosques
Reference: dreamview.net

58. Naqsh Jahan Square, Esfahan
Tourism Attractions
Naqsh Jahan Square, Esfahan

59. An Ancient Chruch, Isfahan
Tourism Attractions
Alisadr Cave, Hamedan
Ahwaz Bridge, Ahwaz
Eel Goli, Tabriz
An Ancient Chruch, Isfahan
Reference: dreamview.net

60. Ferdowsi Monument, Mashad Sioseh Pol(33 Bridges), Esfahan
Tourism Attractions
Ferdowsi Monument, Mashad
Ali Qapu, Esfahan
Sioseh Pol(33 Bridges), Esfahan
Khajoo Bridge Esfahan
Reference: dreamview.net
gettyiamges.com

61. Tourism Attractions Namak Abrood resort, Northern Iran
Hafez Monument, Shiraz
Reference: dreamview.net
flicker.com

62. Imam Reza holly shrine (All made of gold and silver), Mashad
Tourism Attractions
Imam Reza holly shrine (All made of gold and silver), Mashad
Reference: wildrussia.spb.ru

63. Tourism Attractions Kalut, the Biggest Cloddish Town of the World
Reference: CHN Photo Agency

64. Tourism Attractions Iranian Cappadocia: Kandovan
Reference: mandalay.pl
tourism.chn.ir

65. Tourism Attractions Salt Lake, Uromieh Salt Lake, Uromieh
Reference: iranchamber.com
flicker.com

66. Tourism Attractions
Qeshm Island
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67. Tourism Attractions
Dolphin Park, Kish Island
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68. The second 7 star hotel of the world
Tourism Attractions
The second 7 star hotel of the world
Flower of the east
Kish Island
Reference: floweroftheeast.com

69. Tourism Attractions Underground Town of Kariz, Kish Island
Reference: kishtpc.com

70. Tehran Capital of Iran

71. Tehran
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72. Tehran
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73. Tehran
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74. Tehran
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bia2.com

75. Tehran
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76. Tehran
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77. Tehran
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78. Tehran
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79. Tehran
Samand, Iran made Car
Reference: worldisround.com

80. Tehran Azadi Soccer Stadium Hor Square, Tehran
Capacity 100,000, Tehran
Hor Square, Tehran
(Hor Means Freedman)
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81. Tehran
Subway Stations in Tehran
Reference: tehranmetro.com

82. Social Life of Iranians

83. Before 1979 revolution

84. Social Life Before 1979 Revolution
Students, Tehran University
Iranian students at Berkeley University
1970

85. Social Life Before 1979 Revolution
Iranian Singers and Actresses
Reference: iranian.com

86. Social Life Before 1979 Revolution
Iranian Women Police
Iranian Women Army
Reference: iranian.com

87. After 1979 revolution

88. Social Life after 1979 Revolution
Iranian Youth
Reference: worldisround.com

89. Social Life after 1979 Revolution
Break Dance in the Street
Iranian Youth Participating
in Presidential Polls
Reference: worldisround.com

90. Social Life after 1979 Revolution
Soccer Fans
Fans of a Presidential Candidate
Iranian Youth
Reference: worldisround.com

91. Social Life after 1979 Revolution
Iranian Youth
Soccer Fans
Reference: worldisround.com

92. Social Life after 1979 Revolution
Iranian Traffic Police
Reference: worldisround.com

93. Social Life after 1979 Revolution
Iranian Fashions

94. Social Life after 1979 Revolution
Iranian Women Soccer Players
Iranian Women Rugby Players
Reference: Associated Press
Fars News Agency

95. Social Life after 1979 Revolution
Iranian Wrestling Team
Top Three of the World
Iranian Soccer Team
Top 20 of the World
Reference: ipna.ir

96. Social Life after 1979 Revolution
Iranian Soccer Fans in World Cup 2006

97. Social Life after 1979 Revolution
Iranian Women Ice Skaters
and Inline Skaters
Reference: worldisround.com

98. Social Life after 1979 Revolution
Iranian Women Polo Players
Iranian Women Golf Players

99. Social Life after 1979 Revolution
Iranian Women Car Racers
Reference: worldisround.com

100. Social Life after 1979 Revolution
Tehran Symphonic Orchestra
Reference: worldisround.com

101. Social Life after 1979 Revolution
Persian New Year, 21st of March
Reference: worldisround.com

102. Social Life after 1979 Revolution
Last Wednesday of the Year
Chahrshanbe Soori
Fireworks, Dance and Jump over Fire
Reference: worldisround.com

103. Social Life after 1979 Revolution
Ski Resorts, Tehran

104. Social Life after 1979 Revolution
Iranian People Sympathetic with American People after September 11
Teharn

105. ART and Iranians

106. Art and Iranians
Iranian Miniature
Reference: iranonline.com

107. Hand-knotted Persian Silk/wool Rug
Art and Iranians
Hand-knotted Persian Silk/wool Rug
Reference: manhattanrugs.com

108. Art and Iranians
Blue Tile Works
Reference: manhattanrugs.com

109. Handicraft Copper Works
Art and Iranians
Handicraft Copper Works
Reference: salamiran.org

110. Famous Iranians

111. Associate Administrator for Earth Science of NASA
Famous Iranians
Anousheh Ansari
First Female Private Space Tourism
Christiane Amanpour
Chief International Correspondent for the CNN
Bijan Davari
IBM Fellow and Vice President
Dr. Ghasem Asrar
Associate Administrator for Earth Science of NASA
Reference: wikipedia.org

112. Famous Iranians Prof. Mohammad Jamshidi Hossein Eslambolchi
A Member of the Advisory board of the NASA JPL's MARS
Pathfinder Project
Hossein Eslambolchi
Chief Technology Officer and Chief
Information Officer of AT&T
Maria Khorsand
President of Ericsson Company
Prof. Ali Javan
Inventor of Gas Laser in 1960
Reference: wikipedia.org

113. Famous Iranians Omid Kordestani Prof. Lotfi Zadeh Pierre M. Omidyar
Senior Vice President for Worldwide Sales
and Field Operations of Google
Prof. Lotfi Zadeh
Father of Fuzzy Logic Theorem, UC Berkley Professor
Pierre M. Omidyar
Founder and Chairman of the eBay
Farzad Nazem
Executive Vice President of Yahoo!
Reference: wikipedia.org

114. Famous Iranians Faryar Shirzad Azadeh Tabazadeh Bijan Pakzad (Bijan)
Former White House Deputy Assistant for International
Economic Affairs to President George W. Bush
Azadeh Tabazadeh
Senior Research Scientist, Earth Science Division, NASA
Bijan Pakzad (Bijan)
Designer of Menswear and Fragrances
Owner of the most expensive store in the world in Beverly Hills, CA
Shirin Ebadi
The First Iranian and the First Muslim Woman To Receive
the Nobel Peace Prize
Reference: wikipedia.org

115. Iranians in USA

116. Iranians in USA
In 1990 about 1,100,000 Iranians have been living in USA.
In 1979, Iran has had the most student population abroad among all other countries and the most number of foreign students in US.
46% of Iranians in US have bachelor’s degree or higher.
Reference: google.com

117. Iranians in USA
It is estimated that about 800,000 Iranians live in California.
The most population of Iranians, about 600,000, live in Los Angeles which is called “Tehrangeles” (Tehran-Los Angeles).
Iranians live in Westwood district of L.A. Which is called “Little Persia” and is one of the most expensive districts of L.A.
Reference: google.com
wikipedia.org

118. Persian words in English language

119. Persian Words in English Language
More than 500 Persian Words is estimated in English Language. of them are as follows:
Algorithm (Khwarazmi) Beggar (bi-kaar)
Bronze (birinj) Better (Behtar)
Best (Beh ast) Candy (Ghandy)
Caravan (kārawān) Cash (karsha)
Caviar (khaviyar) Cheque(Check) (Chek)
Chess (shah) Cow (Gav)
Door (Darb) Guitar (Sitar)
Far (Far) Further (Fartar)
Reference: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_English_words_of_Persian_origin

120. Persian Words in English Language
Jackal (shaghāl) Jasmine (yasmin)
Khaki (khaki) Kebab (Kabab)
Lemon (limoo) Lips (Lab)
Magic (maguš) Orange (nāranj)
Pajamas (pāë jāmah) Paradise (pairidaeza)
Sandal (sandal) Sherry (Shiraz)
Spinach (aspanakh) Sugar (shakar)
Reference: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_English_words_of_Persian_origin

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