Culture of Iran
pattern of human activity and symbolism associated with Iran and its people
The culture of Iran includes the art, language, theater, cinema and music of the country. The culture of Iran has been influenced by many different things, by religion and by its ancient history. The nation has different ethnic groups including Persians, Turks, Arabs, and Kurds.
Art
changeIran has one of the oldest and richest art heritages in the world. Iran's arts include many disciplines like literature, music, dance, architecture, painting, pottery, and calligraphy.
Language
changeIranians speak many languages in Iran. These languages are from the Iranian, Turkic, and Semitic families.
Literature
changeThe literature of Iran is one of the world's oldest literatures. It is more than 2500 years old.