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Shahram Goodarzi (the sculptor of the statue of Cyrus the Great) set out on foot from Kelardasht toward Pasargadae so that he would arrive there on October 29 (Cyrus the Great Day). October 29 marks the peaceful entry of Cyrus the Great into Babylon. According to Babylonian writings, after entering Babylon, Cyrus carried out benevolent and humanitarian deeds.

In a recent recitation, many of the great figures of Persian poetry and literature (Ferdowsi, Hafez, Rumi, Nezami, and others) were claimed to be sacrificed in honor of the poet of the verse “From my soul I smell the scent of Karbala at every moment”! Sadly, for years such anti-Iranian and divisive remarks have been repeated in religious gatherings—gatherings often backed by official institutions.

About ten years ago, one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the century in Britain took place: the unearthing of over 5 kilograms of silver, gold, and historical artifacts. Recently, one of the vessels from this treasure was cleaned with a laser at the National Museum of Scotland to remove the green corrosion covering it. After this cleaning, its engravings were revealed—and remarkably, Iranian and Zoroastrian motifs became visible. The central emblem on the goblet is a fire altar, the same symbol used on Sassanid imperial coins. It also became clear that the vessel is adorned with a crown from which flames emerge…