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Layers of Civilizations

August 8th 2017
Mazandaran, or Tabarestan in old Persian, was the last Persian stronghold to be conquered by the Arab armies who brought Islam to Iran. Unlike the rest of the Iranian Plateau, the residents of Mazandaran were able to defend their land from Arab invaders for centuries thanks to the natural barriers of mountains and a resilient population known for being warriors. The ancient religion of Persia "Z ... read more
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Iranian Flag Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and the shah was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political author... ... read more
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Although I'm new to blogging, I've been a world traveler since I was born. My parents left Iran right before the Islamic Revolution and settled in the US. I've only visited my parents native homeland on 4 occasions and I'm beginning to document my exploration. They call me the Persian Marco Polo. My trips are usually off the beaten path to remote places. I look for hidden gems and then share my travel blog for the world to see. ... full info
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