Women in ancient Persia were not only highly respected but, in many cases, considered the equals of males. Women could own land, conduct business, received equal pay, could travel freely on their own, and in the case of royal women, hold their own council meetings on policy.

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Original Article: https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1492/women-in-ancient-persia/