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Episode 2

Episode 2 of 3

Samira Ahmed reveals how Iran preserved its distinctive language and culture despite the Arab conquest of Persia.

Broadcaster and journalist Samira Ahmed takes viewers on a remarkable journey to places rarely seen, as she travels through Iran, telling the story of a complex and fascinating people, their culture and their history.

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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Presenter Samira Ahmed
Production Manager Fiona Crawford
Executive Producer Matthew Springford
Series Producer Richard Downes
Director Richard Downes

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