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About 300 million people around the world celebrated the Persian new year, or Nowruz, last month.
Nowruz, meaning “new day”, is an ancestral festivity marking the first day of spring and the renewal of nature. Falling on March 20 or 21, it marks the spring equinox, when night and day are of equal length.
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Persepolis battles persistent lichens to preserve ancient Persian heritage

Tiny Lichens are threatening the ancient majesty of Persepolis. Photo: Handout

From the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the Great Pyramid of Giza, these are 7 ancient wonders of the world

The Pyramids of Giza are on the west bank of the Nile River in northern Egypt. Photo: Shutterstock

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest Egyptian pyramid and served as the tomb of the pharaoh Khufu. Photo: Reuters

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World listed by Hellenic culture. Photo: Shutterstock

The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was a giant seated figure. Photo: Shutterstock

Remains of the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus. Photo: Shutterstock 

The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue of the Greek sun god Helios. Photo: Shutterstock

The Lighthouse of Alexandria was built by the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. Photo: Shutterstock

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, or Tomb of Mausolus, was built between 353 and 350 BC in Halicarnassus. Photo: Shutterstock

Write a funny caption for this celebration of the Hindu festival, Holi

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Nowruz is the Persian new year, which is celebrated by millions of people in places like Iran and western Asia


Nowruz is the Persian new year, which is celebrated by millions of people in places like Iran and western Asia.
