An Ancient Tradition
A time-old system of athletics is a tradition called ‘Pahlevani and Zourkhaneh’ was once widely used to train Persian warriors. This system incorporates elements of strength training, martial arts, calisthenics, and music and is still performed today ritualistically in Iran, Iraq, and Azerbaijan.
An Ancient Tradition
Asia’s Tallest Volcano
You can find Asia’s highest volcano in Iran. Mount Damavand, which is also the tallest peak in Iran, can be found in the Alborz area which is close to the southern coast of the Caspian Sea. It is also the second highest peak found on the continent, second only to Mount Everest.
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Asia’s Tallest Volcano
