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Sassanid Empire: The Forgotten Power of Ancient Persia and Iran History
The Sassanid Empire was the last great pre-Islamic power of ancient Persia, and its influence on Iran history can still be seen in art, statecraft, and royal ideology. Often overlooked, the Sassanian Empire stood as a formidable rival to Rome and Byzantium while shaping the foundations of later Iranian civilization.