Zoroaster
Awards & Honours
0
Awards Won
3
Honours
3
Rankings
1
Covers
1
Records
Zoroaster's influence is recognized globally. In 2011, TIME magazine included him in its list of the 100 Most Influential People of All Time. Michael H. Hart's The 100 ranked him #93, noting that his religion was the first to teach individual judgment, Heaven and Hell, and resurrection. The Atlantic ranked him among the top 50 most influential figures in history. UNESCO celebrated the 3,000th anniversary of Zoroastrianism in 2003–2004 with conferences and publications. His tomb at Naqsh-e Rostam has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979.
Honours & Distinctions
UNESCO Recognition
Celebrated the 3,000th anniversary of Zoroastrianism with conferences and publications.
Iranian National Honor
Officially recognized as a prophet; his birthday is celebrated as Zoroaster's Day by Zoroastrian communities.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
The tomb of Zoroaster (cenotaph) at Naqsh-e Rostam is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Rankings & Lists
100 Most Influential People of All Time
The 100 Most Influential Figures in History
The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History
Magazine Covers
National Geographic
February 2011
The World's Oldest Religion: Zoroastrianism
Records & Feats
First monotheistic prophet to teach individual judgment, Heaven, Hell, and resurrection
Zoroaster's theology introduced concepts of personal moral responsibility, a final judgment, and bodily resurrection, which later influenced Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.