Fun facts about Iran
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The earliest known presence of hominins in Iran dates to around 800,000 years ago.
Iran
Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, historically known as Persia, is a country in West Asia.
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The ancient city of Susa was first settled in 4400–4200 BC.
Iran
Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, historically known as Persia, is a country in West Asia.
From the “History” section
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Iran is one of the world's most mountainous countries, with Mount Damavand being the highest point at 5,610 m.
Iran
Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, historically known as Persia, is a country in West Asia.
From the “Geography” section
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The Lut Desert features the highest recorded land skin temperature in the world at 70.7 °C.
Iran
Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, historically known as Persia, is a country in West Asia.
From the “Geography” section
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The Safavid Empire established Shia Islam as the official religion of Iran.
Iran
Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, historically known as Persia, is a country in West Asia.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (Great Britain) Engraver or Printer Murchison, I. Engraver or Printer Lubbock, John Engraver or Printer J. & C. Walker Engraver or Printer Smith, Philip Engraver or Printer Woodward, S.P. Engraver or Printer Key, T. Hewett Publication Author Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (Great Britain) · Public Domain