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  1. Persians - Wikipedia

    Persians[b] or the Persian people, [c] are an Iranian ethnic group from West Asia. [3] They are indigenous to the Iranian plateau and comprise the majority of the population of Iran. [5] They …

  2. Persian | People, Language & Religion | Britannica

    Oct 10, 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 …

  3. Persian Empire - Map, Timeline & Founder | HISTORY

    Jan 25, 2018 · The Persian Empire is the name given to a series of dynasties centered in modern-day Iran that spanned several centuries—from the sixth century B.C. to the 20th century A.D.

  4. Persian (Farsi) language and alphabet - Omniglot

    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 …

  5. Persians - Wikiwand

    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 populati...

  6. Why Study Persian (Farsi)? | World Languages & Literatures

    Persian is an important language of the Middle East and Central Asia. It is known as Farsi in Iran, Dari in Afghanistan and Tajik in Tajikistan. It has about 62 million native speakers, ranking it …

  7. Best Persian Bakery near Pomfret, MD 20675 - Yelp

    Top 10 Best Persian Bakery in Pomfret, MD 20675 - July 2025 - Yelp - Parsa Bakery, Yasaman Bakery, Four Season Pastry, Yas Bakery & Supermarket, Stone Bakery, Sharbat Bakery And …

  8. When Did Persia Become Iran and Why? - History Hit

    Dec 28, 2022 · Today, Iran is used predominantly in reference to the nation-state, whilst long-standing cultural exports such as food, art and literature are often referred to as Persian …

  9. History of PersianPersian Languages and Literature at UCSB

    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).

  10. Persian language - Wikipedia

    Iranian Persian (Persian, Western Persian, or Farsi) is spoken in Iran, and by minorities in Iraq and the Persian Gulf states. Eastern Persian (Dari Persian, Afghan Persian, or Dari) is spoken …