I'd take a human life over a cultural site any day. But speaking of them I was invited to attend the Arba'een Pilgrimage last year which ends at the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain in Karbala. I hope I can go in 2020. Largest religious gathering in the world.
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I didn’t go to Iran last year but did have the chance to visit the burial site of the Prophet Daniel in Samarkand. One of the most incredible places I’ve ever been, hands down. He’s also buried in Iran too. The tomb is like 20 feet long.pic.twitter.com/yhr9cDb2j2
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Did you go to Samarkand? That city is one of the greatests, what did you visit? I was a child when I visited the city. I remember Sherdor Madrasah and Shakhi Zinda.
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I did go there. I'm trying to make a film on Ibn Sina which we should discuss. But yes I saw all the sights. Deeply moved by the sites.
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If you are making a work on Ib Sina, you shouldn't forget four things: he was educated by the elite Bateniees (Ismalites), he was a veteran wine drinker, he was as infamous as John Homes when it came to women, and lastly he absolutely hated the Iranian nationalism.
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I've read a few biographies at this point. His metaphysics is hard but incredible. I like the al-Biruni correspondence/debate too.
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Razi and Al-Biruni are the only people who come close. But Sina was something else.
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He was so well-versed in everything that he could insult a prince and get away with it.
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