Persians - Wikipedia
WEBThe ancient Persians were originally an ancient Iranian people who had migrated to the region of Persis (corresponding to the modern-day Iranian province of Fars) by the 9th century BCE.
Persian | People, Language & Religion | Britannica
WEBPersian, 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 Indo-Iranian group of the Indo-European language family.
Iran - Ethnic Groups, Languages, Religions | Britannica
WEB1 day ago — The predominant ethnic and cultural group in the country consists of native speakers of Persian. But the people who are generally known as Persians are of mixed ancestry, and the country has important Turkic and Arab elements in addition to the Kurds, Baloch, Bakhtyārī, Lurs, and other smaller minorities (Armenians, Assyrians, Jews, …
Iranian peoples - Wikipedia
WEBIranian/Iranic peoples; Total population; Over 170 million [citation needed]: Regions with significant populations; West Asia, incl. eastern Anatolia and parts of the Caucasus; parts of Central Asia, incl. western Xinjiang; and western parts of South Asia
Persian Empire ‑ Map, Timeline & Founder | HISTORY
WEBJan 25, 2018 — The Persian Empire is the name given to a series of dynasties centered in modern-day Iran that spanned several centuries—from the sixth century B.C. to the 20th century A.D.
Iran | People, Religion, Leader, President, Map, & Nuclear ...
WEB2 days ago — The heart of the storied Persian empire of antiquity, Iran has long played an important role in the region as an imperial power and later—because of its strategic position and abundant natural resources, especially petroleum—as a factor in colonial and superpower rivalries.
Introducing the Persians: A Glimpse into ... - People Of Persia
WEBThe Persians, an ancient and illustrious ethnic group, stand as the cornerstone of Iranian identity, culture, and history. Comprising over half of Iran’s population, they wield considerable influence in shaping the nation’s trajectory.