Another view of the Zoroastrian fire temple built by Ardashir I in 224 a.d. Ardashir I was the Sassanian King of Kings of Iranians and non Iranians. He built this structure and established his new dynasty after defeating the former Iranian Parthian Dynasty at the battle Hormozdgan. His bloodline would rule the Sassanian empire until the 7th century a.d. when Iran was conquered by the Muslim Arabs. Ardashir I was an artistic pioneer who revived ancient Achaemenid architecture and symbolism while also establishing new precedents that would last for the duration of his empire. This temple was one of those major precedents. We see its style and construction methods implemented all around the lands of the ancient Sassanian empire, from Taq e Khasra near modern day Baghdad to the citadel of Panjakent in modern day Tajikistan. Come join the Zoroastrian Renaissance 💜 Original model and animation by @kaveh_history Copyright © @Kaveh_history, 2024. All rights reserved. This original post and its content are protected under copyright law. #iran #persian #zoroastrian #architecture #history

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The 13th day after the vernal equinox marks the end of Nowrooz (Iranian new year) celebrations. It’s called Sizda Bedar and it originated in ancient Zoroastrian times thousands of years ago. The vernal equinox is a rebirth of the living world, but also a reminder that another chapter in our lives has come to an end. Iranian/ Zoroastrian culture isn’t just for Iranians. It has preserved the traditions of all of our most ancient ancestors who were people of the earth. In this new year I am thankful for my ancestors and my loved ones. Happy new year. #persian #iranian #zoroastrian

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