Iran / Persia / China: One of the holiest Zoroastrian prayers, the Ashem Vohu, discovered at Dunhuang, Gansu Province, in 1917. Transcribed into Sogdian script, this fragment dates from the 9th century CE, about four centuries older than any other
{"Image ImageDescription": "1188030 Iran / Persia / China: One of the holiest Zoroastrian prayers, the Ashem Vohu, discovered at Dunhuang, Gansu Province, in 1917. Transcribed into Sogdian script, this fragment dates from the 9th century CE, about four centuries older than any other; (add.info.: Zoroaster (Old Persian: Zarathustra, in modern Persian Zardosht) is generally thought to have lived about the 11th or 10th century BCE. Zoroastrianism is a religion and philosophy based on the teachings of Zoroaster as prophet. The term Zoroastrianism is, in general usage, essentially synonymous with Mazdaism (the worship of Ahura Mazda, exalted by Zoroaster as the supreme divine authority).); Pictures from History;  it is possible that some works by this artist may be protected by third party rights in some territories.", "Image Copyright": "Pictures from History / Bridgeman Images"}