 The Lion and Sun ( Persian : شیر و خورشید , Šir o Xoršid ) is one of the main emblems of Iran , and between 1846 and 1980 was an element in Iran 's national flag . The motif , which illustrates ancient and modern Iranian traditions , became a popular symbol in Iran in the 12th century . The lion and sun were used as the national emblem by the Qajar dynasty , and later by the Pahlavi dynasty . The lion and sun were also used as the emblem of the Achaemenid Empire , and in the national flag of Iran until 1979 .
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