Parasang

The parasang (Persian فرسنگ farsang) is an ancient Persian unit of itinerant distance corresponding to approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometers)., or the distance that can be traversed on foot in an hour. The etymology of the word is from the Old Persian word parasang. The usage has been a primary measure of distance throughout Persia (Iran) till recent times. An alternative pronounciation of this word is farsakh.

External link

• Parasang in online dictionary

• Parasang, a Persian unit]

Category:Obsolete Units of measure

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