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Nowruz fish

Since ancient Iran, goldfish have often been used for the Haftsin table during New Year celebrations. Many archaeological finds also support this presence in Mesopotamia and Iran civilization, such as the Golden Fish Statue in Amodaria, the Ilamic Silver Statue, the Khamkari trays. Sassanid and Safavid coin. By the way, in religious texts, fish have been a symbol of the Enki of the Sumerian gods, and one of the main symbols of Christ in the early years of this religion. Over the past few years, many animal rights activists in Iran and other countries have complained about the purchase and maintenance of goldfish.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2019
Date Uploaded: 10.2019
Photo Location: fasa, Iran
Camera: NIKON D7100
Copyright: © seyedmohamad tabrizi