Persian
Persian traditional music is the traditional and indigenous music of Iran Archeological evidence reveals musical instruments that were used in Iran during the Elamite era around 800 BCE. Little is known about the Persian music of the ancient world, least of all about the music of the Achaemenid Empire. Alexander the Great is said to have witnessed many melodies and instruments upon his invasion, and music played an important role in religious affairs. Music played an important role in the courts of the kings of the much later Sassanid Empire.
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