The Faravahar or the winged disc with a old man's upper body was carved on a stone by ancient Iranians. It represents Zarathustra the greatest Iranian philosopher principles of good thoughts, good words, good deeds. The Faravahar has six different parts that each symbolize something. The first part is the face and also the whole figure inside the circle. The face resembles the face of a human being and shows its connection to mankind.The figure is that of an old man representing wisdom of old age, which reminds us that the elderly can be a better guide since they have lived longer and know better and we should consult experienced and wise people. The second parts are the wings that spread out signifying that ascent of the soul and upward
