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 have a …

Dec 14, 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 belongs to …

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).

2 days ago · Parsi or Persian was the language of the Parsa people who ruled Iran between 550 - 330 BCE. It belongs to what scholars call the Indo-Iranian group of languages.

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 populat...

Persian, also known as Farsi, is an Indo-European language predominantly spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, with significant speakers in diaspora communities worldwide.

Jan 21, 2025 · The Persian language, with its deep historical roots and continued evolution, stands as a testament to the resilience of cultural identity. From its ancient origins to its contemporary relevance, …

Old Persian can be clearly associated with the Southwest Iranian group, and must be considered a direct precursor of Middle and Modern Persian (Payne 1990). The three major variants of Persian …

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Today, three dialects of Persian are used as official languages: Persian in Iran (sometimes called ‘Farsi’ although the term Persian is preferred), Dari in Afghanistan, and Tajiki in Tajikistan.