 The Persians lived in various parts of the province; Persian garrison soldiers lived along the outer fringe of southern and western Asoristan, Persian noble families lived in the major cities, whilst some Persian peasants lived in the villages in the southern part.They played a very active role in the province, and were found in the administrative class of society, as army officers, civil servants, and feudal lords.At least three dialects of Eastern Aramaic were in spoken and liturgical use