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In the medieval period, Iran experienced significant cultural and scientific achievements, particularly during the Islamic Golden Age. The Safavid dynasty, established in 1501, marked a turning point by making Shia Islam the state religion, which has had a lasting impact on Iranian identity. This era also saw Iran becoming a major center of art, architecture, and philosophy. During the Ottoman period, Iran and the [[Ottoman Empire Genealogy|Ottoman Empire]] were often in conflict, particularly over control of territories in the Caucasus and Mesopotamia | In the medieval period, Iran experienced significant cultural and scientific achievements, particularly during the Islamic Golden Age. The Safavid dynasty, established in 1501, marked a turning point by making Shia Islam the state religion, which has had a lasting impact on Iranian identity. This era also saw Iran becoming a major center of art, architecture, and philosophy. During the Ottoman period, Iran and the [[Ottoman Empire Genealogy|Ottoman Empire]] were often in conflict, particularly over control of territories in the Caucasus and Mesopotamia | ||
Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, Iran experienced significant waves of [[Iran Emigration and Immigration|emigration]] to the [[United States Genealogy|United States]], [[Canada Genealogy|Canada]], [[Germany Genealogy|Germany]], and the [[United Kingdom]] due to political and economic factors, particularly among educated professionals. The 1979 Iranian Revolution transformed the country from a monarchy into an Islamic republic, leading to profound political, social, and economic shifts. Today, Iran continues to play a crucial role in regional and global affairs, balancing its rich cultural heritage with contemporary challenges.<ref>"History of Iran," Wikipedia, updated 30 November 2024, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Iran.</ref><ref>''Armenians in Gorgan : a region of northern Iran ; a historical journey /'' by Bagrad Cholakian. n.p.Lulu, 2014. {{FSC|4117345| | Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, Iran experienced significant waves of [[Iran Emigration and Immigration|emigration]] to the [[United States Genealogy|United States]], [[Canada Genealogy|Canada]], [[Germany Genealogy|Germany]], and the [[United Kingdom]] due to political and economic factors, particularly among educated professionals. The 1979 Iranian Revolution transformed the country from a monarchy into an Islamic republic, leading to profound political, social, and economic shifts. Today, Iran continues to play a crucial role in regional and global affairs, balancing its rich cultural heritage with contemporary challenges.<ref>"History of Iran," Wikipedia, updated 30 November 2024, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Iran.</ref><ref>''Armenians in Gorgan : a region of northern Iran ; a historical journey /'' by Bagrad Cholakian. n.p.Lulu, 2014. {{FSC|4117345|item|disp=FS Catalog book 955.2/G1 F2c}}</ref><ref>Foundation for Iranian Studies, "Oral History," accessed May 29, 2025, https://fis-iran.org/oralhistory/.</ref> | ||
==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
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* '''20th-21st centuries''' Significant waves of [[Iran Emigration and Immigration|emigration]] to the [[United States Genealogy|United States]], [[Canada Genealogy|Canada,]] [[Germany Genealogy|Germany]], and the [[United Kingdom]] due to political and economic factors. | * '''20th-21st centuries''' Significant waves of [[Iran Emigration and Immigration|emigration]] to the [[United States Genealogy|United States]], [[Canada Genealogy|Canada,]] [[Germany Genealogy|Germany]], and the [[United Kingdom]] due to political and economic factors. | ||
* '''1979''' The Iranian Revolution, led by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, transforms Iran from a monarchy into an Islamic republic, leading to significant political, social, and economic changes.<ref>"Unveiling the Rich History of Iran: Traveling Through Time," Travel Around Persia, 21 June 2023, https://www.tappersia.com/history-of-iran/.</ref> | * '''1979''' The Iranian Revolution, led by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, transforms Iran from a monarchy into an Islamic republic, leading to significant political, social, and economic changes.<ref>"Unveiling the Rich History of Iran: Traveling Through Time," Travel Around Persia, 21 June 2023, https://www.tappersia.com/history-of-iran/.</ref> | ||
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*''Tārīkh al-duwal wa-al-imārāt al-Kurdīyah fī al-ʻahd al-Islāmī'' by Zakī, Muḥammad Amīn. Miṣr:Maṭbaʻat al-Saʻādah, 1945. '''''Online at:''''' [https://dlib.nyu.edu/aco/book/auc_aco000386 New York University]; History of Kurdish states. | |||
**.تاريخ الدول والإمارات الكردية في العهد الإسلامي .محمد أمين زكي النشر: مصر:مطبعة السعادة،, 1945 | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
[[Category:Iran]] | [[Category:Iran]] | ||
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