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Iran Unveiled: The Illustrated Guide: History, Nature, and Heritage
Hardcover
Dictionaries & EncyclopediasArchitecture HistoryIran History
ISBN13: 9781778920547
Publisher: Kidsocado
Published: Apr 5 2025
Pages: 432
Weight: 3.60
Height: 1.31 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Today's Iran: A Legacy of the World's Earliest Civilization
Iran today is a remnant of one of the world's first ancient civilizations, which played a significant role in shaping later civilizations. Despite the separation of large parts of its historical territory over time, its current geography remains the custodian of nearly all its rich historical, cultural, and civilizational heritage.
Alongside its remarkable literary, artistic, and cultural wealth, Iran, with approximately one percent of the world's population and one percent of the world's landmass, is a land abundant in natural resources, energy, and minerals, ranking fifth globally in total resources. Moreover, despite its vast deserts, which possess their own unique beauty, much of Iran is covered by the lush Hyrcanian, Zagros, and Arasbaran forests, as well as magnificent pastures and fertile plains. Its unparalleled biodiversity extends across land and water, creating an exceptional ecological variety.
Undoubtedly, it is this vast diversity of natural and cultural heritage that has enabled Iran to remain resilient and steadfast despite historical, political, and economic challenges. With at least 5,000 years of civilization, Iran's history is divided into three major periods: Ancient History, Classical Antiquity, and the Post-Islamic Era. Throughout many of these periods, particularly during Classical Antiquity, Iran was one of the world's greatest powers in science, economy, and military strength.
Iran is the proud inheritor of numerous global firsts, including:
- The world's first university (Gundeshapur)
- The first charter of human rights (Cyrus Cylinder)
- The first constitutional assembly (Mehestan Council)
- The world's first observatory
- The first modern surgery (Burnt City)
The purpose of this book is to explore Iran's nature, culture, and turbulent historical past, providing a readable and engaging resource for all Iranians and Iran enthusiasts worldwide-especially families and young Iranians across the globe.
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