Persian theater () goes back to antiquity. The first initiation of theater and phenomena of acting can be traced in ceremonial theaters to glorify national heroes and legends and to humiliate the enemy, as in the classics "Soug Sivash" and "Mogh Koshi" (Megakhouni).
The history of Persian theater dates back to ancient times. The earliest forms of theater and acting can be found in ceremonial venues where national heroes and legends were celebrated, while also ridiculing the enemy, as depicted in classic tales such as "Soug Sivash" and "Mogh Koshi" (Megakhouni).