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).
Persian drama () has its roots in antiquity. The initial stages of theater and acting phenomena can be traced back to ceremonial theaters used to honor national heroes and legends, as well as to mock the enemy, as seen in classic works like "Soug Sivash" and "Mogh Koshi" (Megakhouni).