Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

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TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – The UNESCO World Heritage site Naghsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, Iran, hosted a symbolic game of polo (also known as Chogan).

Chogan was first played in Iran at dates given from the 4th century in Persian Emperor Shapur II of the Sassanid dynasty era. From Persia, in medieval times, polo spread to other countries and it is now played around the world.

Jameh Mosque of Urmia

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Jameh Mosque of Urmia

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Jameh Mosque of Urmia is a grand, congregational mosque of Urmia City, West Azarbaijan Province, Iran. It was built during the 13th century in the Ilkhanate era and is located in the older part of the city.

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