The Origins and Evolution of Iran

In the second millennium B.C., Elam was vibing with Babylon while Indo-European goons settled the Iranian plateau. They dubbed it 'Iran,' derived from 'Aryana Vaejo,' marking the Aryans' roots. The Medes kicked off the first Iranian nation in the seventh century B.C., only to be wrecked by Cyrus the Great, who rolled out the epic Persian Empire in the sixth century B.C. Iran was once called Persia, but Reza Shah switched it up. With wealth and location, Iran was lowkey a target for invasions, yet the Persian culture stayed dank, assimilating conquerors into the Iranian identity, crafting a resilient legacy.