ancient Iran, also known as Persia, historic region of southwestern Asia that is only roughly coterminous with modern Iran.

What was Iran original name?

Persia For most of history, the tract of land now called Iran was known as Persia. It wasnt until 1935 that it adopted its present name.

What is the Boatz death sentence?

Scaphism (from Greek σκάϕη, meaning boat), also known as the boats, is an alleged ancient Persian method of execution. It entailed trapping the victim between two boats, feeding and covering them with milk and honey, and allowing them to fester and be devoured by insects and other vermin over time.