Safavid dynasty era Persian carpet
North Africa/Middle East picture - segment of a 3-400 years old fantastic Safavid dynasty era Persian carpet. Iran is the original homeland of the Persian carpet, also referred to as "oriental rug". The 2500-year-old Pazyryk carpet dating back to 500 B.C., is evidence of that Persian carpet weaving has a history that dates back at least some 2500 years.