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Climb Mount Damavand highest peak in Iran

With 5610 meter above sea level (based on National Cartographic Center of Iran measurements in 2005-2006), mount Damavand is the highest peak in the Near East. This cone-shaped volcano with its permanent snow cover stands majestically on its own. The surrounding peaks, all significantly lower, pay tribute to her. Once seen, every mountaineer will feel …

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Study into the transfer of the rituals of and beliefs in Anahita from ancient Iran to Islamic Iran

Abstract Following the Arab conquest of Iran and its gradual Islamization, it appears that many ancient Iranian beliefs and religious rituals changed. Indeed, with the arrival to Iran of the Islamic religion, the ruling powers put pressure on the local population to make changes to people’s day to day life towards symbols and beliefs that …

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