When an earthquake leveled the ancient Iranian city of Bam in 2003, for instance, more than 26, 000 people were essentially crushed by their own homes.

例如，在2003年，地震降临在一座古伊朗城市--巴姆，超过2万6千人不可避免地死于地震，他们的家园成为一片废墟。

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He obtained a B. A. from Princeton University in 1984 and a masters degree from Columbia University in 1992 and attended Harvard University in pursuit of a Ph. D. in Ancient Iranian Studies.

他在1984年从普林斯顿大学获得了学士学位，1992年从哥伦比亚大学获得了硕士学位并在哈佛大学攻读古代伊朗研究的博士学位。

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From the architect. The home is considered as an inseparable concept from the ancient Iranian civilization and culture; linked to the nature, providing freshness and liveliness to its residents.

来自建筑事务所的描述：家被认为是古代伊朗文明和文化不可分割的概念，与自然相连，为当地居民提供新鲜和活力。

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As illustrated by the collapse of the magnificent antique citadel at Bam, the largest sun dried bricks (adobe) building in the world and a World Heritage Site, during the devastating earthquake that struck this ancient Iranian city, cultural heritage sites themselves are threatened by earthquake destruction.

UNESCO: Tales set in Stone: learning from ancient earthquakes

The Iranian people have a remarkable and ancient history, and many Iranians wish to enjoy peace and prosperity alongside their neighbors.

WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the President to the UN General Assembly

The Iranian people are the heirs to a great and ancient civilization.

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