#central iran

[nando161mando]

Israel bombed several locations in Iran, Syria and Iraq last night.

Here's a video of a hit military base, reportedly at least partially destroyed, at Isfahan, central Iran.

[sayruq]

[leroibobo]

the papier-mache walls of the shrine in kanqah naqshband sahib in srinagar, kashmir, built in its current form in 1633. the complex is dedicated to bukharan baha' al-din naqshband, who founded the naqshbandi sufi order, and is a mausoleum for one of his descendants. the shrine is a site for ziyarat as it contains what's said to be a lock of the prophet muhammad's hair.

[alwaysbewoke]

[kaalbela]

Zardozi or zar-douzi or zarduzi (Persian: زَردوزی, Hindi: ज़रदोज़ी, Tajik: зардӯзӣ, Urdu: زردوزی, Uzbek: zardoʻzi), is an Iranian, Indian-subcontinent and Central Asian embroidery type. Zardozi comes from two Persian words: zar or zarin meaning 'gold', and dozi meaning 'sewing'. Zardozi is a type of heavy and elaborate metal embroidery on a silk, satin, or velvet fabric base. Designs are often created using gold and silver threads and can incorporate pearls, beads, and precious stones. It is used as decoration for a wide range of applications, including clothes and household textiles. Historically, it was used to adorn the walls of royal tents, scabbards, wall hangings and the paraphernalia of regal elephants and horses. Initially, the embroidery was done with pure silver wires and real gold leaves. However, today, craftsmen make use of a combination of copper wire, with a golden or silver polish, and silk thread.

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[jewkbox]

"Borne from a long history of strife, Kurdish culture places value on individual freedoms. Whether it be overt religious tolerance, strides towards equality in the status of women, or democratic government, Kurdish culture values individual life and has fiercely defended its ability to live free from external rule."

While combating antisemitism, Jews should also be drawing attention to the countless other minority groups currently being oppressed around the world, most of whom seem invisible even to the average Western keyboard warrior.

[ladyimaginarium]

reminder that asia is. fucking massive. btw

[safije]

Pamiri Tajiks, South Xinjiang, China

[cavalierzee]

Israel's Real Iron Dome

Arab Leaders were installed to safeguard Israel and Western interests, not to liberate their occupied lands nor liberate Occupied Palestine.

[peonycats]

MISC ART DUMP 3

I tripped over and remembered I actually have a bunch of drawings saved up for larger posts that never came to fruition so have them while they’re within my brain attention span (alot of this shit dates back to 2021 or even 2020 so thats why its so uggo)

from top to bottom, left to right:

Belarus (chillin)

Iran, Afghanistan (Two greatly contrasting viewpoints)

Yemen, bby Oman (Oman got his ass beat by one of Saudi Arabia’s bros and Yemen got conscripted rip)

Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia (this is so ancient please don’t look at it)

Tarquinia/Etruria (No idea how accurate the colors are, but I do remember basing the jewelry after actual artifiacts)

Central African Republic/Centrafique (Centrafrique was meant to be a man originally, and this was one of the first drawings I did to try and redesign her!)

Tanzania, Burundi, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, South Sudan (Jfc south sudan is yuge)

Malawi (Still not 100% happy with her design, but I still like this!)

Rwanda, Burundi (A Rwandan tourism twitter account liked this)

India, Afghanistan (Fatality)

[nando161mando]

The people again march against the burning of diesel fuel in the Shazand Thermal Power Plant built for burning gas, resulting in pollution of their homes in Arak, central Iran.

Also, it's right next to a National Park, and to agriculture, so that's... not great either.

[kemetic-dreams]

What made Arabisation so successful in the Levant and North Africa, whereas it failed in Iran, India, and the Caucasus?

Arabisation's success in the Levant and North Africa can be attributed to various historical, cultural, and geopolitical factors. The Arab invaders in these regions established centralized rule, which facilitated the spread of Arabic language and culture, I$|@m forced to them and played a crucial role as a unifying force, encouraging adoption of Arabic for religious purposes.

On the other hand, in regions like Iran, India, and the Caucasus, Arabisation faced challenges due to pre-existing rich and established civilizations with their own distinct languages and cultures, which was so much greater than arabs culture, In these areas, the local populations were more resistant to adopting Arabic, and their societies were not as readily assimilated into the Arab-dominated political structures.

in Iran, the Persian language had deep-rooted cultural significance, and Persian dynasties maintained their own identity and resisted Arabisation. In India, the vast and diverse society made it challenging for Arabic to become the dominant language. The Caucasus, with its diverse linguistic landscape and mountainous terrain, also hindered widespread Arabisation.

**Resistance and Nationalism**: In places like Iran, there was a strong sense of Persian identity and nationalism till today that resisted Arabisation. Persian language and culture have a long-standing and deeply rooted history that predates Abrahamic religions and the Arab conquests. The same applies to India, where there is a rich tapestry of local languages and cultures, and the Caucasus, where local nationalisms played a role in resisting Arabisation.

the success of Arabisation in the Levant and North Africa was facilitated by factors like centralized rule, religious influence, and a more receptive environment, whereas in Iran, India, and the Caucasus, the pre-existing cultural and linguistic diversity posed significant barriers to its adoption.

[songs-of-the-east]

Newlyweds in Tajikistan -  Jeremy Weate

[alwaysbewoke]

America is Israel's bitch

[redpomegranateblossoms]

Nostalgic Iranian stuff

Source

[boxeboxer]

PRINCESS SHIRIN SASAN

Origin: asalee

Status: organic

Nationality/Ethnicity: Persian (Turkish-Iranian)

Age: 30s

Occupation: royal member of the House of Sasan, Gyan-Avspar

About:

Shirin Sasan is the eldest daughter of the current royal family of the Kingdom of Persia, the House of Sasan. She is a Gyan-Avspar trained in the art of hunting and killing neomesmerian conjugates.

Since childhood, Shirin has undergone Sassanid skeletal gilding, or the application of gold alloys on the surface of or inside of her bones. Being a non-magnetic material, this gives Shirin resistance to clairvoyance. Having risen to an elite status within the House of Sasan (HoS), she has also been given the title of Gyan-Avspar, one of the highest-ranking positions in the Sassanid Pushtigban (royal cavalry). She is proficient in archery, swordsmanship, and other melee combat styles. Per Pushtigban practice, she does not use gunpowder weapons.

Shirin is very serious and committed. She puts her responsibilities above all else, even if it brings adverse effects to her health or social life. She values her family and believes their moral sovereignty above rival alchemic philosophies. As part of the Pushtigban creed, she is held to high expectations of valor, is always is true to her word, and never breaks a promise.

Background:

From a young age, Shirin was educated according to Zoroastrianism alchemical knowledge passed down through her family. Her status as the oldest daughter to the current ruling king elected her as the next Gyan-Avspar, a practice taken up by the women belonging to the paternal Sassanid line. The last Gyan-Avspar was her great aunt, and she trained under her guidance throughout her life.