Faravahar symbol of Zoroastrianism, an Iranian religion prior to Islam, on a Fire Temple in Yazd, Yazd Province, Iran.
Wikipedia: The Faravahar (Persian: فَرَوَهَر), also known as the Forouhar (فُروهَر) or Farr-e Kiyâni (فَرِّ کیانی), is one of the most well-known symbols of Zoroastrianism, an Iranian religion that was practiced by a majority of the Iranian peoples prior to the Muslim invasion of Persia in the 7th century, which led to the collapse of the Sassanid Empire and prompted the mass migration of Zoroastrians to India in an effort to preserve their religious identities and avoid persecution by the Muslims. There are various interpretations of what the Faravahar symbolizes, and there is no concrete universal consensus on its meaning. However, it is commonly believed that the Faravahar serves as a Zoroastrian depiction of the fravashi, or personal spirit. The Faravahar is one of the best-known pre-Islamic symbols of Iran and is often worn as a pendant among the various Iranian peoples throughout Western and Southern Asia. Despite its traditionally religious nature, it has become a secular and cultural symbol, often representing a pan-Iranian nationalist identity.
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Location: Yazd, Yazd Province, Iran.
Photo credit: © Bert de Ruiter / Alamy / Afripics
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