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 | One of the main functions of Persepolis was to serve as the host of the ancient Zoroastrian festival, Norouz. Therefore, every year representatives from each country under the rule of Persia would bring gifts to Persepolis to show their loyalty to the king and the empire. | |
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| Zoroastrianism was once the dominant religion of much of Greater Iran, and was a formative influence on that region's history and traditions. | |
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| Today, the largest indigenous population of Zoroastrians is in India, where they number about 70,000. Eight of the nine principal religious centers are located on the west coast of that country. | |
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| Thank you for that info. | |
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