The legacy of Persian history and the enduring popularity of its art have filtered through to every corner of the globe. This is evident in International City’s Persia Precinct. Situated in the heart of the residential district, its two-, three- and four storey buildings are decorated with traditional Islamic domes and wide-spaced arches and windows. These peach and blue coloured facades lend the neighbourhood an ancient character reminiscent of the ancient cities of Bam, Shiraz, Esfahan and Tehran.
The word "checkmate" in chess is a Persian phrase: "Shah Mat" means "the king is dead."
Persian was the official court language of India for 200 years.
Persian carpets are considered the best in the world.
It snows in Tehran like it does in Denver.
Cyrus The Great, founder of the Achaemenid Empire wrote the first declaration of human rights.
