<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article contains Persian text . Without proper rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols . </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article contains Persian text . Without proper rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols . </Td> </Tr> <P> The Persians are an Iranian ethnic group that make up over half the population of Iran . They share a common cultural system and are native speakers of the Persian language, as well as closely related languages . </P> <P> The ancient Persians were a nomadic branch of the ancient Iranian population that entered the territory of modern - day Iran by the early 10th century BC . Together with their compatriot allies, they established and ruled some of the world's most powerful empires, well - recognized for their massive cultural, political, and social influence covering much of the territory and population of the ancient world . Throughout history, the Persians have contributed greatly to various forms of art and science, and own one of the world's most prominent literatures . </P>

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