Persian language and culture continued to prevail after the invasions and conquests by the Mongols and the Turks (including the Ilkhanate, Ghaznavids, Seljuks, Khwarazmians, and Timurids), who were …

Dec 14, 2025 · Persian, predominant ethnic group of Iran (formerly known as Persia). Although of diverse ancestry, the Persian people are united by their language, Persian (Farsi), which belongs to …

Persian is a member of the Western Iranian branch of the Indo-European language family. It is spoken by about 130 million people, mainly in Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan, and also in Uzbekistan, Iraq, …

The history of the Persian language is divided into three eras: Old Persian (ca. 525 BC- 300 BC), Middle Persian (c. 300 BC- 800 AD), and Modern Persian (800 AD to the present day).

Persians, or the Persian people, are an Iranian ethnic group from West Asia. They are indigenous to the Iranian plateau and comprise the majority of the populat...

Persian, also known as Farsi, is an Indo-European language predominantly spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, with significant speakers in diaspora communities worldwide.

Jan 21, 2025 · The Persian language, with its deep historical roots and continued evolution, stands as a testament to the resilience of cultural identity. From its ancient origins to its contemporary relevance, …

Persian is an important language of the Middle East and Central Asia. With over 100 million native speakers in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Bahrain, Persian is ranked among the …

Persian is an official language in Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, with significant historical and cultural importance, second only to Arabic. It emerged as an Islamic language in the fourth/tenth-century …

Scholars recognize three major dialect divisions of Persian: Farsi, or the Persian of Iran, Dari Persian of Afghanistan, and Tajik, a variant spoken Tajikistan in Central Asia.