Persian Martial Art Zurkhaneh and Pahlavani

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Zurkhaneh, Ancient Persian martial art
Zurkhaneh, Zorkhana or Zourkhaneh (in Persian: زورخانه, literally "house of strength") is a traditional gymnasium of urban Persia and adjacent lands.
The zurkhaneh is more than just a place dedicated to physical exercise. The zurkhaneh and Varzesh-e Pahlavani have their roots in pre-Islamic Iranian culture. After the Arab conquest, its practice became illegal for a time, and was seen as representing a form of cultural resistance. Over time, however, the pastime adapted to fit in with Islamic culture. In addition, certain moral qualities and values came to be associated with pahlevans; such as courage, selflessness and, above all faith and absolute loyalty to the prophet and the imams.
Persian "Meel" Swinging of the Pahlavani martial art tradition in the Zurkhaneh ("House of Power") or push up board

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