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[edit] Archive of Selected Pictures: 2006

[edit] December 2006

Yasna 28.1, Ahunavaita Gatha (Bodleian MS J2).
Yasna 28.1, Ahunavaita Gatha (Bodleian MS J2).


[edit] Archive of Selected Pictures: 2007

[edit] January 2007

The prophet Zarathushtra; This personified image of the prophet emerged in the 18th century, the result of an Indian Parsi Zoroastrian artist's imaginings.
The prophet Zarathushtra; This personified image of the prophet emerged in the 18th century, the result of an Indian Parsi Zoroastrian artist's imaginings.

[edit] February 2007

The building of the Yazd Atash Bahram. This fire temple hosts Iran's oldest fire.
The building of the Yazd Atash Bahram. This fire temple hosts Iran's oldest fire.

[edit] March 2007

Persepolis all nations stair case. People from across Persia bring Norouz gifts for the king.
Persepolis all nations stair case. People from across Persia bring Norouz gifts for the king.

[edit] April 2007

Two fire altars near Naqsh-e Rostam.
Two fire altars near Naqsh-e Rostam.

[edit] May 2007

Parsi Navjote ceremony (rites of admission into the Zoroastrian faith).
Parsi Navjote ceremony (rites of admission into the Zoroastrian faith).

[edit] June 2007

Sassanid silver plate of a Simurgh (Sēnmurw), 7-8th c. CE. The name derives from Avestan mərəγō Saēnō "the bird Saēna". Saēna is also attested as a personal name. The first element has been connected in folk etymology to Modern Persian si "thirty", but it is not historically related. In English, Simurgh can be translated to mean Phoenix.
Sassanid silver plate of a Simurgh (Sēnmurw), 7-8th c. CE. The name derives from Avestan mərəγō Saēnō "the bird Saēna". Saēna is also attested as a personal name. The first element has been connected in folk etymology to Modern Persian si "thirty", but it is not historically related. In English, Simurgh can be translated to mean Phoenix.

[edit] July 2007

The Behistun Inscription.
The Behistun Inscription.

[edit] August 2007

Portal:Zoroastrianism/Picture Archive/August 2007

[edit] September 2007

Portal:Zoroastrianism/Picture Archive/September 2007

[edit] October 2007

Portal:Zoroastrianism/Picture Archive/October 2007

[edit] November 2007

Portal:Zoroastrianism/Picture Archive/November 2007

[edit] December 2007

Portal:Zoroastrianism/Picture Archive/December 2007