Time-Traveling to Ancient Iran with AI: Darius the Great Takes a Selfie with Watermelon and Pomegranate! 😂 A Yalda Night You Might Only See in Your Dreams

Sunday, February 15, 2026

SAEDNEWS: An AI-generated image shows Darius the Great in traditional royal attire, holding a smartphone, with a Hafez divination by a Yalda feast of watermelon and pomegranate—a striking blend of Iranian history and modern tech.

Time-Traveling to Ancient Iran with AI: Darius the Great Takes a Selfie with Watermelon and Pomegranate! 😂 A Yalda Night You Might Only See in Your Dreams

According to the Science and Technology Desk of SaedNews, this extraordinary image—created with the help of artificial intelligence—depicts Darius the Great, the legendary Achaemenid emperor, dressed in an authentic, intricately detailed Achaemenid robe, holding a modern smartphone. He is snapping a Yalda Night selfie, while a Hafez fortune rests in his other hand.

His lavish Yalda spread is adorned with ruby-red watermelons, glittering pomegranates, and colorful nuts. The blend of historical and contemporary elements produces an image that is not only eye-catching but also humorously whimsical, illustrating a playful fusion of tradition and technology.

The artwork demonstrates how modern technology can creatively reimagine history. Imagine if Darius actually lived in today’s world—perhaps he would celebrate Yalda Night this way, capturing the moment on his smartphone.

This image is more than a beautiful representation of Yalda; it’s a time-traveling experience that allows viewers to engage with the grandeur of Iranian history in a modern, delightful format. Can you picture the Achaemenid emperor like this?



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