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Episode 2

Samira gives a remarkable account of the clash between two powerful civilisations and explains how Iran preserved its distinctive language and culture despite the Arab conquest of Persia in AD651. From Zoroastrian fire temples to the fabled bazaars of Aladdin and an ancient magical storybook that became Iran’s national myth, this second episode in the series reveals how the country has proudly held onto its Persian identity, art and literature to this day.

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  • Originally Aired June 22, 2020
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network BBC Four
  • Created June 29, 2020 by
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  • Modified April 6, 2022 by
    samuel_lama