Mar 9

Goshtasp Converted to Zoroastrianism (Zarathushtra,s faith)

In mid March (one week before the start of spring - Nowrooz) Goshtasp (Gashtasp), the Kiani king, joined Zarathushtra,s faith (Zoroastrianism). In those times Iran had yet not turned into a single government and the territory of Goshtasp consisted of: the greater Sistan (the present day Sistan of Iran and Afghanistan), Arya and areas that are now Kerman and parts of Fars, Yazd and Isfahan, and his capital was Zabol, from which region Rostam and Yaqub Leis have risen).     After about 2 years of discussions with the representatives of Zarathushtra, Goshtasp was converted and agreed to follow his teachings. Some historians have written this date as 725 BC, which cannot be precise.     Zarathushtra (Latin: Zoroaster) is the only messenger who rose from the Aryan nation (Iran and Europe).           Translation by Rowshan Lohrasbpour (AmordadNews writer)

The Day That the Work on Taqh e Kasra (Ctesiphon Royal Palace) Was Completed.

The Remains of Taqh e Kasra (Ctesiphon Royal Palace) On 9 March AD 551 work on the new hall in the Ctesiphon royal palace (the capital of Iran for 9 centuries – 36 km towards the south of Baghdad), ruins of which still remain and is famous as Taqh e Kasra (Ayvan Madaen) was completed with speed, in order to be prepared for the Nowrooz celebrations of that year. Taqh e Kasra is the only ancient covered building in the world that is staying without leaning on any means. Work on this structure, which was not far from the Tigris River and its floor was covered with the famous Baharestan carpet, started in the year AD 549, upon the decision of Khosrau Anushiravan, the then Sassanid king. Khosrau Anushiravan was interested in meeting people in groups and for this reason desired to build a large hall with adjoining building. He simultaneously ordered that a university is built in Gondi Shapoor (Khuzistan) for research and education of medicine and philosophy, which was built in one year and was ready for use in AD 550.          Translation by Rowshan Lohrasbpour (AmordadNews writer)