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A Thousand years ago ancient Persians believed that
the Sun is the
center of energy and the lion was the symbol of power and braveness.
The proof of that is in one of the ancient hieroglyphics found in Iran;
a portrait of Mitra the Angel of light posed next to the Sun. Also the famous "Derafsh Kaviani" which was
the flag of a black smith who uprised against the evil King Zahawk using his apron
as a flag carried with three different coloured ribbons: red, purple and yellow hanging from the bottom. At all times,
a Lion and the Sun
have appeared on the most flags during every dynasty that ruled Iran with
different colors. During Safavie dynasty ,who were religious rulers, Imam
Ali's (Prophet Mohammad's son in law) sword "Zolfghar" was added to the flag. During Afshari dynasty, Nadar
Shah created
a rectangular flag: red, white and green using a Lion and the Sun as emblem.
During Pahlvi dynasty a crown was added to the flag as a symbol of monarchy
and later was
removed. We can not relate this emblem to any particular ruler or dynasty,
since this is our
flag, it is our identity with thousands of years of history. This flag does not belong to any group or
political party. It is the flag of our nation and will remain as Iranian
flag with a history of 3000 years behind it. Please research before
you accept or reject our opinion.
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