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Ray, Iran

Imagine a super old city in Iran that's like a giant history book, full of castles and stories!

Images

Can You Count the Balls in His Head?

Can You Count the Balls in His Head?

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Kamarbon, the Forgotten Village
Male head, stucco. Part of wall decoration, furnishings of a Seljuk palace. From Ray, Iran. 12th-13th century CE. Islamic Art Museum (Museum für Islamische Kunst), Berlin
Male head, stucco. Part of wall decoration, furnishings of a Seljuk palace. From Ray, Iran, 12th-13th century CE. Islamic Art Museum (Museum für Islamische Kunst), Berlin
First Rays of Sun over Tehran
Picnic Spot
Milad Tower / Tehran
White, Gray and Blacks
Tehran Sunset
Container. Decorated in luster technique. From Ray, Iran. End of the 12th century CE. Museum of Islamic Art (Tiled Kiosk), Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul Çinili Köşk Lustre technique from Ray, Iran, late 12th century in 2014 08 8608
Outside Barbari Bakery

Key Facts

Location
Tehran province, Iran.
Capital
District 20 of Tehran.
Famous For
Being one of the oldest cities in Tehran province.
Fun Fact
Ray is sometimes called the 'Mother of Tehran' because it's so old and important!

Where is Ray?

Ray is a special place in Iran, a country far, far away! It's like a big neighborhood that's now part of an even bigger city called Tehran. Think of it like your town being right next to a giant city! Ray is one of the oldest cities in its whole area, meaning people have lived there for a super, super long time, even before your grandparents' grandparents were born!

A City with Many Secrets!

Ray has been around for so long that it has seen lots of changes. It was once a very important city for people called the Medes. Later, it faced tough times with invasions, but it always bounced back! It’s like a superhero city that keeps getting stronger. It even has old castles and special places that are like ancient playgrounds for archaeologists to explore!

Who Lived Here?

Lots of interesting people have called Ray home! Imagine kings, queens, smart doctors, and talented poets. One very famous person was a doctor named Rhazes, who was super important for helping people get better. Some people even think a group of traveling merchants got their name from Ray! It’s a place where clever and important people have always lived.

What Do People Do There?

Today, Ray is a busy place with lots of factories where people make things. It’s also connected to the big city of Tehran by a super-fast train system, like a subway! This helps people get around easily. Ray is a mix of old history and new life, with ancient sites and modern industries all living together.

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