My name is Farshid Javid, and I am originally from the village of Fishur, located in the southern part of Fars province, Iran. The region is historically significant and is believed by locals to have ancient Zoroastrian roots. It contains the ruins of multiple old fortresses and possibly a historical fire temple, according to oral tradition.

Locally, the ancient name of this region is referred to as “Sasu”, which is believed to mean “maternal aunt” (i.e., the sister of one’s mother) in a pre-Islamic or possibly Zoroastrian context. There are also two historic hills or fort-like structures called “Momo” and “Dot”, which locals associate with the concepts of “mother” and “daughter” respectively, though we are unsure of their linguistic or historical roots.

Unfortunately, we do not have access to detailed or verified historical records about these terms or the Zoroastrian presence in our area from within Iran. Therefore, we are reaching out to your respected organization with the hope that you may be able to provide:

• Any historical or linguistic references to the name Sasu in old Zoroastrian, Pahlavi, or Avestan sources,
• Any mention of this region in Parsi or Zoroastrian migration narratives,
• Any guidance or recommendations on how to trace the origin of such place names and cultural links.

We would greatly appreciate any assistance, direction, or even references to scholars or archives that may hold relevant information. Your help would be invaluable for preserving and understanding the hidden heritage of our region.

Thank you so much for your time and support.

Warm regards,

Farshid Javid

farshidjavid455@gmail.com