Persians are an ethnic group from the country of Iran, they are the direct descendents of ancient Indo-Iranians (Aryans), who arrived in parts of Greater Iran circa 2000-1500 BCE and constitute the largest ethnic group in Iran and one the oldest.
Persians have played a crucial part in the history of Iran and their cultural achievement and language (Farsi) constitutes the basis of Iranian society. Persians and ancient Medes(modern Kurds)established the first Iranian state.
Persians lend their name to the Persian Empire (Achamenid Empire) which at the height of its power encompassed approximately 7.5 million square kilometres and became the largest empire of the ancient world.
The Persian Gulf in the Southwest Asian region located between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula is also named after the Persian people.
Real Persians hail from Iran only, other ethnic group native to other countries sometimes wrongfully claim to be Persian because they speak various dialects of the Persian language.
Persians have played a crucial part in the history of Iran and their cultural achievement and language (Farsi) constitutes the basis of Iranian society. Persians and ancient Medes(modern Kurds)established the first Iranian state.
Persians lend their name to the Persian Empire (Achamenid Empire) which at the height of its power encompassed approximately 7.5 million square kilometres and became the largest empire of the ancient world.
The Persian Gulf in the Southwest Asian region located between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula is also named after the Persian people.
Real Persians hail from Iran only, other ethnic group native to other countries sometimes wrongfully claim to be Persian because they speak various dialects of the Persian language.
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An Iranian.
Lifestyle: Depends on the person. A Persian can be poor, wealthy or of the middle class. There is no one single status that describes a Persian's lifestyle.
Religion: The official religion of Iran is Islam but there are also many other religions practiced by Persians, especially those living outside of Iran. These other religions include Bahai and Zoroastrian.
Are famous for: Their handcrafted rugs, poetry and cats. However, many people are naive to the fact that Persia used to be a great empire that ruled the vast land spanning across the middle east towards Africa and India. This land that the Persian King Dariush ruled over was called the "Aryan" land. Hitler messed up this term and referred to himself as Aryan and referred to Aryan as a race. This is very offensive to Persian culture. Aryan has nothing to do with Germans or Germany. Aryan is not even a race. It was used to refer to the land that the Persians lived on and. Aryan means "noble" in the ancient Persian language.
Physical features: Persian women are said to be some of the most beautiful women in the world. They are famous for their exotic looking eyes. In general, Persians have black hair, brown eyes, and light brown skin. However, this is just a generalization and it varies. There are some who have hazel eyes or brown hair, and some who have dark brown skin.
Lifestyle: Depends on the person. A Persian can be poor, wealthy or of the middle class. There is no one single status that describes a Persian's lifestyle.
Religion: The official religion of Iran is Islam but there are also many other religions practiced by Persians, especially those living outside of Iran. These other religions include Bahai and Zoroastrian.
Are famous for: Their handcrafted rugs, poetry and cats. However, many people are naive to the fact that Persia used to be a great empire that ruled the vast land spanning across the middle east towards Africa and India. This land that the Persian King Dariush ruled over was called the "Aryan" land. Hitler messed up this term and referred to himself as Aryan and referred to Aryan as a race. This is very offensive to Persian culture. Aryan has nothing to do with Germans or Germany. Aryan is not even a race. It was used to refer to the land that the Persians lived on and. Aryan means "noble" in the ancient Persian language.
Physical features: Persian women are said to be some of the most beautiful women in the world. They are famous for their exotic looking eyes. In general, Persians have black hair, brown eyes, and light brown skin. However, this is just a generalization and it varies. There are some who have hazel eyes or brown hair, and some who have dark brown skin.
The Persian civilization was one of the first known civilizations of the early ages. If you ever get a chance to go to Iran, visit the ruins of Persepolis. It's beautiful.
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Reza bought a brand new Mercedes, wears a Rolex, a gold necklace and expensive Armani clothes. He is Persian Rich.
by mplad July 23, 2006
Get the Persian rich mug.It has been well established that often persian women are more attractive than the average female population. Nevertheless even within this pool of hotness, there are the "prima inter pares" more commonly defined as persian goddesses. These fine specimen are not only more attractive than their peers, but superior in every aspect: They can eat whole pints of ice cream without gaining an ounce and always help others before thinking about themselves.
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Girl: "oh my gossshhh my parents are grounding me for two years becuase i talk to fat matt on the phone yesterday!"
Friend: "ohhh so you have persian parents! NOW i get why u cant ever hang out!"
Friend: "ohhh so you have persian parents! NOW i get why u cant ever hang out!"
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Mainly found in the LA Regions of Beverly Hills, Bel Air, West Hollywood, Westwood, and the Valley. You can catch a "Persian Princess" eating at one of the trendiest restaurants, clubbing at the hottest clubs, shopping on on Rodeo or Robertson driving around in a BMW or Mercedes. shes gorgeous, with sexy dark hair, and amazing eyes.
Mainly found in the LA Regions of Beverly Hills, Bel Air, West Hollywood, Westwood, and the Valley. You can catch a "Persian Princess" eating at one of the trendiest restaurants, clubbing at the hottest clubs, shopping on on Rodeo or Robertson driving around in a BMW or Mercedes. shes gorgeous, with sexy dark hair, and amazing eyes.
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