17 May 2024
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Source : Mehr News

Photo: Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

By: Khadijeh Naderi
According to The Iran Project, The UNESCO World Heritage site Naghsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, Iran, hosted a symbolic game of polo (also known as Chogan).

Chogan was first played in Iran at dates given from the 4th century in Persian Emperor Shapur II of the Sassanid dynasty era. From Persia, in medieval times, polo spread to other countries and it is now played around the world.
 
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    Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

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    Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

  • Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

    Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

  • Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

    Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

  • Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

    Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

  • Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

    Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

  • Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

    Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

  • Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

    Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

  • Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

    Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

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    Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

  • Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

    Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

  • Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

    Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

  • Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

    Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

  • Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

    Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

  • Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

    Playing polo at Isfahan’s Naqsh-e Jahan Square

Reporter : Editorial of The Iran Project
https://theiranproject.com/vdcamwnyu49nua1.tgk4.html
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