The 1972 Persepolis Celebration: A Historical Event Leading to Iran's Islamic Revolution

An article reflects on the 1972 Persepolis celebration, a lavish event marking the 2,500th anniversary of the Persian Empire, which is now seen as a significant misstep that contributed to the later Islamic Revolution in Iran.

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el-mundoSpanish37d ago

Persépolis, 1972: la peor fiesta de la historia que llevó a la Revolución Islámica

Hace 54 años, el Rey de Irán celebró el 2.500 aniversario del Imperio Persa con una celebración absurdamente suntuosa que anunciaba una nueva edad de oro. El derroche se convirtió en un error que sus enemigos emplearon en su contra. Leer

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The 1972 Persepolis Celebration: A Historical Event Leading to Iran's Islamic Revolution

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