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Zoroastrianism is one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions, founded by the prophet Zoroaster (Zarathustra) in ancient Iran. It was the state religion of the Achaemenid, Parthian, and Sasanian empires.
## Key Facts
- Founded by: Zoroaster (Zarathustra), date debated (~1500–1000 BCE or ~600 BCE)
- Founded by: Zoroaster (Zarathustra), date debated (~1500–1000 BCE or ~600 BCE) @t[~600 BCE]
- Region of origin: Eastern Iran or Central Asia
- Sacred text: *Avesta*, including the *Gathas* (hymns attributed to Zoroaster)
- Supreme deity: Ahura Mazda ("Wise Lord")
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- Sacred fire as symbol of truth and righteousness [^1]
## Historical Influence
- State religion of the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BCE)
- State religion of the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BCE) @t[550 BCE..330 BCE]
- Influenced Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (concepts of heaven/hell, angels, final judgment) [^2]
- Declined after the Arab conquest of Iran (651 CE)
- Surviving communities: Parsis in India, Zoroastrians in Iran (~100,000–200,000 worldwide)