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Pasargad Heritage Foundation’s Nowruz Message -1

On the eve of the Iranian New Year, Nowruz stands as a profound reflection of our grounded, enlightened and lucid culture, On the eve of Nowruz, the foundation and essence of which are built upon the undeniable presence of humanity and our collective need for happiness, On the eve of Nowruz, which ...

The Pasargad Heritage Foundation names the year (1405-2585) “The Year of the Lion and the Sun”

On the eve of Nowruz and the beginning of the New Year, following its annual tradition, the Pasargad Heritage Foundation has announced the designation of the New Year (1405-2585), "The Year of the Lion and the Sun." This year, this designation carries a profound cultural and historical significance. After forty-seven years, ...

Anahita: The Deity of Water, Fertility, Healing and Wisdom

The article below by Shapour Suren-Pahlav titled “Anahita: The Deity of Water, Fertility, Healing and Wisdom” was posted originally in the London-based CAIS website. Kindly note that a number of pictures displayed in the article below are from Kaveh Farrokh’s lectures at the University of British Columbia’s Continuing Studies Division , Stanford University’s WAIS 2006 Critical World Problems ...

Professor Ilber Ortayli Highlights Links between Turkic and Iranian Civilizations

The article below is derived from a BBC Persian interview with Turkish History Professor Ilber Ortayli of Galatasaray University in Istanbul Turkey who outlines the long-standing cultural and historical ties between the Turkic and Iranian peoples since pre-Islamic times. Below is the BBC-Persian interview with Professor Ortayli: Readers are invited to ...

1,300-year-old world chronicle unearthed in Sinai

A newly identified Christian world chronicle dating to the early 8th century is shedding fresh light on the political and religious upheavals that marked the transition from late antiquity to the rise of Islam. The manuscript, originally written in Syriac and subsequently translated into Arabic, was discovered and examined by researchers ...

Aqueduct at Early Italian Villa Explored

MONTOPOLI DI SABINA, ITALY—A team of archaeologists and speleologists have identified underground aqueduct tunnels and natural springs that supplied water to the Villa of the Casoni in the ancient town of Sabina northeast of Rome, La Brújula Verde reports. Built in the Roman Republican period, the villa occupied two terraces, with a ...

The Temple of Anahita at Kangavar

The article below on the temple of Anahita in Kangavar near Kermanshah in Western Iran was originally published in the Historical Iran Blogspot. Before proceeding to the posting, kindly note the following three points: (1) Two of the photographs depicted below do not appear in the original Historical Iran Blogspot article. All of ...

The Viking Ulfberht Sword and Persian Steel

Western scholarship has been uncovering a number of links between the Vikings and Persia, as noted in a previous posting on Viking traders and Persian silk. Readers are also invited to partake in the following upcoming event at the British Museum regarding the Vikings and their legacy: The Vikings are coming… British Museum ...

4,000 Years of Human History Uncovered in Croatian Cave

CRNO JEZERO CAVE, CROATIA—The Dubrovnik Times reports that an archaeological team from the Dubrovnik Museums recently uncovered 4,000 years of human occupation in the Crno Jezero (“Black Lake”) Cave. The 780-foot-long cavern snakes its way 300 feet underground near the village of Ponikve on the Pelješac peninsula. The excavations highlighted the ...

Supporting communities to safeguard Kenya’s “Mursik”: A taste that nourishes and unites people

UNESCO 19 January 2026 UNESCO, in collaboration with the State Department for Culture, the Arts and Heritage, the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO, and the County Government of Uasin Gishu, hosted Community-Based Inventorying Workshop for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, bringing together over 150 participants including community representatives, national and local ...

Posted On 20 Sep 2025

The Rich History of the Persian Language in India By Dr. Kaveh Farrokh
The article, written by Maryam Papi and entitled “The Persian language has a rich history in India, but it’s slowly dying out,” appeared in Quartz India on September 7, 2017. It was first posted on Sc (click the title to read more)...
by Dr. Kaveh Farrokh

Pasargad Heritage Foundation’s Nowruz Message -1
15 Mar 2026

On the eve of the Iranian New Year, Nowruz stands as a profound reflection of our grounded, enlightened and lucid culture, On the eve of Nowruz, the foundation and essence of which are built upon the undeniable presence of humanity and our collective need for happiness, On the eve of Nowruz, which exemplifies solidarity and the reconciliation of humanity with nature, On the eve of Nowruz, which signifies the end of cold and darkness and the beginning of light and happiness, On the eve of Nowruz, a timeless symbol of equality and justice that embraces all humanity, regardless of gender, religion, or belief, On the eve of the New Year 2585, and following forty-seven years of darkness, we hope that this coming year brings a message of freedom, peace, prosperity, and happiness to the suffering people of Iran. With love and light Pasargad Heritage Foundation Nowruz 1405-2585
The Pasargad Heritage Foundation names the year (1405-2585) “The Year of the Lion and the Sun”
15 Mar 2026

On the eve of Nowruz and the beginning of the New Year, following its annual tradition, the Pasargad Heritage Foundation has announced the designation of the New Year (1405-2585), “The Year of the Lion and the Sun.” This year, this designation carries a profound cultural and historical significance. After forty-seven years, we believe the Iranian flag, featuring these two beautiful symbols (the Lion and the Sun), derived from thousands of years of heritage and culture will once again stand above our land to its rightful place. This choice represents a restoration of our national identity and dismantling of the influence of those alien and foreign to our historical culture (and our land). The concluding months of this year mark one of the darkest and most bitter periods in Iran’s modern history. While the exact timing of national liberation remains uncertain, we are however confident that the unified efforts of millions of Iranians, both domestically and abroad, is providing a clear path forward. This solidarity, centered on our cultural heritage under the Lion and the Sun flag and the leadership of Prince Reza Pahlavi, offers a firm promise of progress toward freedom. On behalf of the Pasargad Heritage Foundation, we welcome the arrival of spring and Nowruz with the hope that this year brings a period of renewal for the people of Iran, characterized by freedom, prosperity, and a successful transition toward a bright future. With Love and Joy, Shokooh Mirzadegi The Pasargad Heritage Foundation