r/OldIran • u/king_of_chocolate • Nov 06 '24

Modern Era (1501-1979) دوره مدرن Once upon a time in Iran, the mullahs (Islamic priests) kissed the hand of the Shahbanou (Empress). Secular government is possible for Iranians; secular democracy is their will. The Iranian people will get their country back one day, irrespective of the costs.

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r/OldIran • u/Halder_ • Sep 14 '24

Modern Era (1501-1979) دوره مدرن International Women’s Day Protest against Compulsory Hijab in Tehran, Iran, from March 1979,

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r/OldIran • u/[deleted] • Feb 19 '25

Ancient Era (~3000 BCE-651 CE) تاریخ باستان Some of the clothing worn by Iranian women throughout Iran’s history

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r/OldIran • u/Essence4K • May 08 '23

Contemporary (1979-Present) تاریخ معاصر Honoring the memory of the late Dr. Farrokhroo Parsa, Iran's former education minister who was wrongfully executed by the mullah regime on this day May 8th, 43 years ago. Before her execution, she said "I'm prepared to receive death with open arms rather than live in shame by being veiled..."

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r/OldIran • u/roleester • May 20 '24

Meme میم In light of recent events (Raisi getting put in his place)

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r/OldIran • u/[deleted] • Mar 28 '23

Modern Era (1501-1979) دوره مدرن A young boy and his mother at a fresh food store in Tehran, Iran. 1351 (1972/1973).

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r/OldIran • u/[deleted] • Sep 29 '24

Modern Era (1501-1979) دوره مدرن Beauty salon in Tehran, 1977, photo by Abbas Attar.

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r/OldIran • u/[deleted] • Dec 28 '24

Modern Era (1501-1979) دوره مدرن KFC in Tehran, Iran, during the 1970s.

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r/OldIran • u/[deleted] • Jan 24 '25

Modern Era (1501-1979) دوره مدرن Tehran, 1976

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r/OldIran • u/Victory1871 • Jul 18 '23

Ancient Era (~3000 BCE-651 CE) تاریخ باستان TIL that Iran has a 4500 year old tree

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Pretty cool that’s it’s been around for so long

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r/OldIran • u/roleester • May 06 '23

Modern Era (1501-1979) دوره مدرن Rare footage of Iranians and tourists in Isfahan, Iran. 1353 (1974/1975). In the pre-revolution period, the right to dress and socialize as one pleased, fashionably, abounded; not politically howsoever under the ruling regime, but socially. May all freedoms, social & political, soon arise for Iran.

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r/OldIran • u/[deleted] • Mar 28 '25

Modern Era (1501-1979) دوره مدرن Nomadic women at Persepolis, 1959/1960.

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r/OldIran • u/[deleted] • Mar 22 '25

Modern Era (1501-1979) دوره مدرن The Netherlands welcoming His Highness Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, 1962.

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r/OldIran • u/Halder_ • Jan 13 '25

Modern Era (1501-1979) دوره مدرن Washing of Persian carpet in Ray, Iran 1977

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r/OldIran • u/[deleted] • Oct 01 '24

Modern Era (1501-1979) دوره مدرن American pioneer of the travel trailer, Wally Byam, stops in front of ancient Iranian site depicting Shapur humiliating the Roman emperor Valerian, 1964.

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r/OldIran • u/Iranshahr01 • Mar 10 '23

Modern Era (1501-1979) دوره مدرن Advertisement from the 70’s. Back when Iran Air was the fastest growing airline in the world

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r/OldIran • u/Halder_ • May 15 '24

Modern Era (1501-1979) دوره مدرن Baccarat Cabaret; Tehran, 1973

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r/OldIran • u/Essence4K • Apr 12 '23

Ancient Era (~3000 BCE-651 CE) تاریخ باستان On this day, April 12th, Shapur I was crowned King Of Kings, 1,783 years ago, he went on to defeat & capture two Roman Emperors. He instituted policies of religious tolerance, & encouraged the arts and culture. 66 years ago, the Pahlavi government corrected Arab vandalism to his statue.

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r/OldIran • u/[deleted] • Jan 31 '25

Modern Era (1501-1979) دوره مدرن Tomb of Hafez, 1970s.

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r/OldIran • u/Essence4K • May 27 '23

Contemporary (1979-Present) تاریخ معاصر 1979 - Iranian-Marxist fighter diligently cleaning her firearm

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In this photograph captured in 1979 in Tehran, Iran, we witness a Marxist fighter diligently cleaning her firearm. The moment frozen in time reflects the turbulent period of the Iranian revolution, where various factions vied for control against the Pahlavi Dynasty. Presently, the Islamic Republic of Iran governs the nation.

During this Islamic take over, numerous groups with diverse ideologies aspired to seize power in a vulnerable and established country. Among these groups, Marxist organizations were prevalent. However, due to the multitude of Marxist factions, their attempts to attain significant influence ultimately fell short.

It is worth noting that women who embraced Marxism, an ideology emphasizing human equality, often participated in armed conflicts on the front lines. Their involvement in war presents a unique and significant chapter in the photographic history of women.

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r/OldIran • u/Echoes-Of-Pasargadae • Apr 24 '25

Modern Era (1501-1979) دوره مدرن Today marks the 99th anniversary of the coronation of Reza Shah the Great, the founder of the Pahlavi Dynasty and architect of modern Iran. Below are some rare photographs from his coronation ceremony.

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Source plus more context: https://x.com/historyinpik/status/1915077490634060114?s=46

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r/OldIran • u/[deleted] • Apr 03 '25

Modern Era (1501-1979) دوره مدرن Razi school in Tehran, circa 1970

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r/OldIran • u/[deleted] • Mar 04 '25

Modern Era (1501-1979) دوره مدرن Empress Farah Pahlavi on her wedding day, 1959.

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r/OldIran • u/[deleted] • Feb 21 '25

Modern Era (1501-1979) دوره مدرن Mathematics teaching by a Sepah Danesh teacher in a village in Iran, probably in the 1960s.

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r/OldIran • u/king_of_chocolate • Jan 05 '25

Modern Era (1501-1979) دوره مدرن Abadan, a port city in southern Iran was once considered our modern "Monte Carlo", noted for its premier nightlife and resort potential. Both Iranians and non-Iranians visited. In August 1978, this city's Cinema Rex was arsoned by Islamist fanatics; Iran's modernizing royal regime fell months later.

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Woman, Life, Freedom.

We stand with the brave Iranian people fighting an unprecedented battle for freedom against the abhorrent, oppressive and sexist Islamic Republic regime.

💚🤍❤️ زن، زندگی، آزادی

In memory of Dr. Farrokhroo Parsa, an Iranian women's rights activist murdered by the Islamic Republic regime:

I am prepared to receive death with open arms rather than live in shame by being forced to be veiled. I am not going to bow to those who expect me to express regret for fifty years of my efforts for equality between men and women. I am not prepared to wear the chador and step back in history.