15 Nov 2024
Thursday 2 May 2024 - 18:44
Story Code : 420852
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.
 
Reporter : Editorial of The Iran Project
https://theiranproject.com/vdcamwnyu49nua1.tgk4.html
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