National symbols of Iran

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Official symbols

Flag

Emblem

Shahbaz or Cyrus standard
another type of Cyrus standard

Anthem

Unofficial symbols

Cultural heritage

Musical instruments

Holidays

Literature

Mythical people

Mythical creatures

Games

Sports

Arts

Colors

Cuisine

Animals

Plants

Rose
Tulip
Lotus
Saffron
Cypress is considered the national tree of iran (abarkuh in Iran is the oldest Cypress tree in the world)

Natural Monuments, Places, Architecture

Royal stars: Aldeberan, Regulus, Fomalhaut, Antares
Alborz
Mount Damavand
Persian Gulf
a part of the remainings of persepolis called Tachara
Persepolis
Azadi Tower/Azadi Square
Milad Tower
Tomb of Cyrus the great
Pasargadae
Naghshe jahan in isfahan
Naqsh-e Jahan Square
Rostam's Mural
Rudkhan Castle
Persian gardens
Windcatcher
Qanat

Monarchs

Poets and writers

Scientist

References

↑ Central Bank of Iran. Banknotes & Coins: 10000 Rials. – Retrieved on 24 March 2009.
↑ Norouzi, Khateren (September 16, 2006). "Iranian Music With Norwegian Radio-Television Symphony Orchestra". Iran Press Service. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved December 26, 2007.
↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-09-14. Retrieved 2013-03-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
↑ "Nowruz - Persian New Year".
↑ "Chelo Kebab Recipe, Middle Eastern food". About.com. Archived from the original on 2018-12-26. Retrieved 2010-07-07.

v t e National symbols of Iran
Flag	The Three-Color Flag
Emblems	Lion and Sun (1846–1979) I.R.I. Emblem (since 1980) Faravahar
Anthems	"The Royal Salute" (1873–1909) "The Imperial Anthem" (1933–1979) "Long Live Iran" (1980–1990) "Sorude Melli" (1990–present) "Ey Iran"
World Heritage Sites in Iran Intangible Cultural Heritage of Iran

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Official symbols
Flag
Emblem
Anthem
Unofficial symbols
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