Did Kurds Start Agriculture? The Hidden History of Nawroz
The Kurdish year 2726 corresponds to 2026 in the Gregorian calendar and is calculated by adding 700 years to the current year. The Kurdish calendar begins around 700 BCE, symbolically linked to the rise of the Median Empire, and the new year starts on Nowruz (March 21). What is the Kurdish Calendar? The Kurdish calendar is a cultural and historical dating system used by Kurds to connect modern time with ancient roots in the Zagros region. It is solar-based, like the Gregorian calendar The year begins on March 21 (Nowruz) It reflects identity, history, and seasonal cycles Why Does the Kurdish Calendar Start in 700 BCE? The starting point (Year 1) is tied to the emergence of the: Median Empire This period is significant because: The Medes established one of the earliest powerful states in the region They lived in areas now associated with Kurdish popul...