The Iranian civilization is one of the oldest and most influential civilizations in the world a civilization that took shape on the Iranian plateau and, by creating masterpieces in art, architecture, literature, politics, and science, left a profound impact on the cultures around it. From the Cyrus Cylinder the first charter of human rights to magnificent cities like Persepolis, and the literature reflected in the works of Ferdowsi, Hafez, and Saadi, Iran has always been a cradle of wisdom, beau

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