#perisa

[baebeylik]

Mathnavi heading folio from the Yusuf u Zulaykha, in the Haft Awrang (Seven Thrones) by Jami. Iran, Safavid period, 1557.

The Smithsonian Asian Art Museum.

[heavenboy09]

Now I know this a difficult and horrific time in Iran. But the Will Power of Love and Family will always Triumph over Evil in Iran

I Stand With Iran 🇮🇷

Nowruz (Persian: نوروز, pronounced [nowˈɾuːz]; lit. 'new day') is the Persian-language term for the day of the Iranian New Year, also known as the Persian New Year. It begins on the spring equinox and marks the beginning of Farvardin, the first month of the Solar Hijri calendar (an Iranian calendar used officially in Iran and Afghanistan). The day is celebrated worldwide by various ethnolinguistic groups and falls on or around the date of 21 March on the Gregorian calendar.

The day of Nowruz has its origins in the Iranian religion of Zoroastrianism and is thus rooted in the traditions of the Iranian peoples; however, it has been celebrated by diverse communities for over 3,000 years in Western Asia, Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Black Sea Basin, the Balkans, and South Asia. Presently, while it is largely a secular holiday for most celebrants and enjoyed by people of several different faiths and backgrounds, Nowruz remains a holy day for Zoroastrians, Baháʼís, and some Muslim communities.

As the spring equinox, Nowruz marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. The moment at which the Sun crosses the celestial equator and equalizes night and day is calculated exactly every year, and families traditionally gather together to observe the rituals.

While Nowruz has been celebrated since the reform of the Iranian calendar in the 11th century CE to mark the new year, the United Nations officially recognized the "International Day of Nowruz" with the adoption of Resolution 64/253 by the United Nations General Assembly in February 2010.

The first day of the Iranian calendar falls on the March equinox, the first day of spring, around 21 March. In the 11th century CE the Iranian calendar was reformed in order to fix the beginning of the calendar year, i.e. Nowruz, at the vernal equinox. Accordingly, the definition of Nowruz given by the Iranian scientist Tusi was the following: "the first day of the official New Year [Nowruz] was always the day on which the sun entered Aries before noon." Nowruz is the first day of Farvardin, the first month of the Iranian solar calendar.

HAPPY NOWRUZ TO ALL OF THE 🇮🇷 PERSIAN Communities in the 🌎

Hope

#Nowruz #PersianNewYears #Iranian #Iran #Persia

[blckhxtry]

Caste Systems & Biblical History, Pt. 3

Continuing on with examples of caste in the bible, we can name civilizations where caste applied to people who were born in these regions and existed while blindly following many of the pagan faiths that are about to be mentioned. Many may discredit the existence of God, to refute the argument that God did not exist I have provided then and now comparisons to give real, archaeological proof that these civilizations are real and God’s word is still standing to this day.

The time period that I am going to lay out to you is known as The Hellenistic Period. This highlights ancient civilizations between 323 - 31 BC when Alexander The Great was a ruler of all of the below civilizations, in order. This time period is really important because the bible outlines how these civilization were not honorable to God, their sins, and how this lead to their destruction.

Babylon

This becomes Alexander’s capital in Daniel Chapter 8, God did not favor Babylon so when Alexander passed away in 323 BC Babylon began to decline. Babylon is modern day Iraq and the ruins still stand.

Babylonians can be credited for the creation of a lot of modern influences. They did not follow God and created their own systems that were advanced. Due to practicing idolatry they were not favored by God so they were the second civilization to fall after the Canaanites. Babylons can be credited for having the illusion that they are going to be permanent, however they were very prideful with plenty of splendor before God which led to a permanent curse being placed upon them.

Alongside the Canaanites, the Babylonians are one of the earliest civilizations where people with olive skin, thick hair, and strong features were present. This is relevant because many people argue that “black” people weren’t actually in the bible, but according to research many of the earliest individuals in the Bible, starting with Adam, presented with color.

Modern Day Babylon/Iraq, evidence that God’s detestation for Babylon still stands, more about God’s opinion towards Babylon can be found in the book of Revelation.

Egypt

After Alexander The Great dies in Babylon, Egypt is taken by Ptolemy I Soter which created a new dynasty that was ruled for 300 years. Alexandria becomes the capital and Egypt climaxes from 323 - 30 BC. The rulers of the Egypt were pagan, they believed in the Egyptian Gods and mythology. The Egyptians are most known for their collection of knowledge around the world, The Library of Alexandria, The Mouselon which is the original creation of a university, The Lighthouse of Pharos, and the The Great Synagogue of Alexandria — which is the center of Jewish learning.

The Egyptians are really important because they are the intersection of many countries during this period, Greek rationalism and Egyptian mysticism were fused together. The Egyptians took some of their teachings from Romans, which in the end Cleopatra VII became the downfall of the Egyptian empire when she betrayed herself by laying down Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. In the bible, God did not like the paganism that the Egyptians were practicing. Even after the death of Pharaoh the Egyptians were given multiple chances to change their ways.

Persia

Persia is founded by Cyrus the Great in approximately 559 BC, in Isaiah 45 God refers to Cyrus as being his shepherd. God favored Persia, however, the Kings that were placed in charge were not in steady practice of being a believer of God which lead to Persia’s downfall because many of them continued the teaching of Zoroatrianism. Persia experienced six different Kings they were: Cyrus The Great, Cambyses II, Darius The Great, Xerxes I, Artaxerxes I, and Darius III. Darius III was defeated by Alexander the Great which lead to the fall of the Persian empire.

This is a famous structure that once stood, it was known as Persepolis

Greece

Greece existed for a long time, dating back to 800 BC which was the earliest creation of City-State (Polis). Greece can be credited for being extremely creative with influence on culture. Most famously, God detested Greece because of Greek mythology.

800-500 BC is the era of Homer, Hesiod, and the Olympic Games. 500-323 BC, marks the time period of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Alexander which defines the Western civilization. In the bible, God makes it clear that he does not agree with any of those philosophers or their ways. And, as such, Greece fell.

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Rome

Rome existed from 753 - 509 BC. Rome was established by Romulus and Remus who are the twin sons of Mars, the god of war. The Roman Republic from 509-27 BC becomes the inspiration for modern day democracy. The republic falls from 133-27 BC with the last leader being Julius Caesar who was a general that was assassinated in 44 BC. Rome is the place where Jesus is born, but prior to his birth God ordained for Rome to have issues because they believed in Roman Gods which were pagan.

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[sesiondemadrugada]

The Spirit of the Beehive (Víctor Erice, 1973).

[kemetic-dreams]

Israel 🇮🇱 terrorist strike again

[tghchic]

tghchic:

- Santorini - 03 ｡ 09 ｡20

[saidbdy]

taken by me isfahan 2016

[gemma-antiqua]

Two Persian bracelets of gold and turquoise with terminals in the shape of birds. While the bracelets are modern, dating to the 19th-20th centuries, the style reflects the jewelry of the Seljuks, a Turkish dynasty which ruled a vast empire in Western Asia during the 11th to 13th centuries CE. Image from Bonhams.