The Persian Gulf and the Republishing of Iranian Culture and Traditions Until the End of the Safavid Period in the East

Over time, roads have been identified as the vital economic arteries of nations, as they have been one of the fundamental factors and domains in the development of nations. The majority of the research conducted on roads focuses on the economic, political, and military functions of roads, as do most historians and researchers. The Persian Gulf does not deviate from this norm. In addition to its function as a trade corridor, the Persian Gulf has also played a fundamental and important role in the realm of culture. This study endeavors to answer the fundamental question of what impact the Persian Gulf has had on the evolution of Iranian culture and customs. It appears that the expansion of trade based on the tolerance of Iranian merchants and the travels of religious and spiritual missionaries and other Iranian groups formed through the Persian Gulf paved the way for the formation of Iranian communities outside of Iran's borders and the spread of Iranian culture. This issue crystallizes into topics including Persian language, customs, and Iranian art and architecture. This topic has been investigated using library resources and a descriptive analyticmethod.