Persepolis: Persian pride
A mural showing a portrait of an ancient soldier.
The archeological site of Persepolis, or ' Takht-e Jamshid' near the central town of Shiraz, lies at the centre of what binds all Iranians.
Between the giant columns that once upheld the palace of King Darius the great, who led Iran while it was a world power, Iranians teach their children what their parents have taught them: love, respect and admiration for ancient Persia.
Even thought Islam has succeeded Zoroastrianism as the dominant religion centuries ago, and Iran's 2500 year dynasty of kings was abruptly ended by the 1979 revolution, modern day Iranians take great pride in their rich history.
