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"Iran: A Tapestry of History and Culture" Step into the enchanting world of Iran, where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with modern aspirations

Background imageIran Collection: The tomb of Omar Khayyam

The tomb of Omar Khayyam, Iran, Middle East

Background imageIran Collection: Kufic manuscript

Kufic manuscript, Mashad Shrine Library, Iran, Middle East

Background imageIran Collection: Kurdish Gentlemen / Iran

Kurdish Gentlemen / Iran
Two Kurdish men in traditional costume

Background imageIran Collection: Embassy at Tehran

Embassy at Tehran
Reception of the Embassy, near Tehran : following preliminary negotiations depicted here, a British mission (and subsequently an embassy) was set up in Tehran

Background imageIran Collection: Iran Tehran

Iran Tehran
Interior court of the Shahs palace on the occasion of the engagement of his daughter with the Minister of War

Background imageIran Collection: Sassanian reliefs

Sassanian reliefs, Bishapur, Iran, Middle East

Background imageIran Collection: Towchal range behind the city

Towchal range behind the city, Tehran, Iran, Middle East

Background imageIran Collection: Mural paintings

Mural paintings, Chehel Sotoun, Isfahan, Iran, Middle East

Background imageIran Collection: Yazd, Iran

Yazd, Iran, Middle East

Background imageIran Collection: Persepolis

Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Background imageIran Collection: Landscape near Shiraz

Landscape near Shiraz, Iran, Middle East

Background imageIran Collection: Iran, Tehran, Laleh Park, Carpet Museum of Iran, traditional Iranian carpet detail

Iran, Tehran, Laleh Park, Carpet Museum of Iran, traditional Iranian carpet detail

Background imageIran Collection: Xerxes bridge of boats across the Hellespont, 480 BC

Xerxes bridge of boats across the Hellespont, 480 BC
Bridge of boats built by Xerxes Persian army across the Hellespont to invade Greek territory, 480 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageIran Collection: Statue of Arash the Archer, Saadabad Palace, Tehran, Iran

Statue of Arash the Archer, Saadabad Palace, Tehran, Iran

Background imageIran Collection: Close-up of Qajar painting

Close-up of Qajar painting, Shiraz Museum, Shiraz, Iran, Middle East

Background imageIran Collection: Persepolis, ceremonial capital of Achaemenid Empire, Fars Province, Iran

Persepolis, ceremonial capital of Achaemenid Empire, Fars Province, Iran

Background imageIran Collection: The Landing Stage at Ahvaz, Iran - WWI Xmas card

The Landing Stage at Ahvaz, Iran - WWI Xmas card
A rather unusual Christmas Greetings postcard, featuring a World War One era soldier (serving on the Mesopotamian front) in patriotic pose before an inset view of the Landing Stage at Ahvaz - a city

Background imageIran Collection: Covered alley in Yazd old town, Iran

Covered alley in Yazd old town, Iran
Yazd is an ancient desert city in central Iran and the capital of the Yazd province. Since 2017 its listed by UNESCO as a world heritage

Background imageIran Collection: Merchant ship attacked by pirates, 15th century. Artist: Anonymous

Merchant ship attacked by pirates, 15th century. Artist: Anonymous
Merchant ship attacked by pirates, 15th century

Background imageIran Collection: Audience of Darius I. Persian art

Audience of Darius I. Persian art
DARIUS I the Great (550 BC-486BC). Persian Emperor (522-486 BC) of the Achaemenid dynasty. Representation of the king on his throne during hearing with officers Medes. Treasury Hall of the palace

Background imageIran Collection: Ali Qapu Palace, Isfahan, Iran

Ali Qapu Palace, Isfahan, Iran
Ali Qapu (Sublime Gate) Palace, Isfahan (Ispahan), Iran. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageIran Collection: Behistun Inscription, ancient relief, Kermanshah, Iran

Behistun Inscription, ancient relief, Kermanshah, Iran
Illustration of a Behistun Inscription, ancient relief, Kermanshah, Iran

Background imageIran Collection: Tombs of Darius II, Ataxerxes I and Darius the Great, Naqsh-e Rostam Necropolis, near Persepolis

Tombs of Darius II, Ataxerxes I and Darius the Great, Naqsh-e Rostam Necropolis, near Persepolis, Iran, Middle East

Background imageIran Collection: Mideastern shepherd

Mideastern shepherd
Shepherd carrying a lamb in the Middle East. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageIran Collection: Dynasties in the time of the Buwayids, circa 932 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd

Dynasties in the time of the Buwayids, circa 932 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Dynasties in the time of the Buwayids, circa 932 A.D. c1915. Map of civilisations in the Middle East during the 10th century: Byzantine, Buwayid Kingdom, Abbasid Caliphate, Kingdom of the Ikhshids

Background imageIran Collection: Brilliant Hall, Golestan Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tehran, Islamic Republic

Brilliant Hall, Golestan Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran, Middle East

Background imageIran Collection: Map of Eden and Mount Ararat, copperplate engraving, published 1774

Map of Eden and Mount Ararat, copperplate engraving, published 1774
A Map of the Situation of the Garden of Eden as also of Mount Ararat whereon the Ark rested. Copperplate engraving, published in 1774

Background imageIran Collection: Antique map of Arabian peninsula and Persia

Antique map of Arabian peninsula and Persia

Background imageIran Collection: Illustrated map of ancient Persia

Illustrated map of ancient Persia

Background imageIran Collection: Courtyard of 19th century mansion called Khan-e Boroujerdi, Kashan, Iran, Middle East

Courtyard of 19th century mansion called Khan-e Boroujerdi, Kashan, Iran, Middle East

Background imageIran Collection: Sphynx Bas Relief

Sphynx Bas Relief
Bas relief showing a sphynx decorating the north wall of the Apadana terrace Persepolis

Background imageIran Collection: Map of Iran

Map of Iran

Background imageIran Collection: Tile mosaic depicting some fish. Roman art. Early

Tile mosaic depicting some fish. Roman art. Early Empire. Mosaic. IRAN. Susa. Archaeological Museum

Background imageIran Collection: Iran, Teheran -

Iran, Teheran - Nayrouz (The New Year Festival) - an event which was Coptic and originated in Egypt. Ignorant of the Egyptian language for the most part

Background imageIran Collection: ASIA MAP, 19th CENTURY. Persia, Afghanistan, Turkestan, India, Tibet, Burma, and Siam

ASIA MAP, 19th CENTURY. Persia, Afghanistan, Turkestan, India, Tibet, Burma, and Siam. Detail from a late 19th century map of Asia

Background imageIran Collection: Medes of ancient times

Medes of ancient times
Nobles of ancient Media, part of the Assyrian and Persian empires. Antique hand-colored print

Background imageIran Collection: Persian Empire about 500 BC

Persian Empire about 500 BC
Map of the Persian Empire under Darius I, with principal satrapies, about 500 BC. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageIran Collection: Fawzia Shirin - Egyptian Princess

Fawzia Shirin - Egyptian Princess
Fawzia Shirin (1921 - ) - an Egyptian princess and Queen of Iran. Princess Fawzia of Egypt and Sudan married Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980), the Crown Prince of Iran, in Cairo, on 16 March 1939

Background imageIran Collection: Two Persian women rocking a goatskin to churn milk

Two Persian women rocking a goatskin to churn milk. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageIran Collection: Dancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480. Creator: Bihzad

Dancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480. Creator: Bihzad
Dancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480

Background imageIran Collection: Bristow Helicopters Westland WS-55 series 1 Whirlwind G-APWO

Bristow Helicopters Westland WS-55 series 1 Whirlwind G-APWO (msn WA299), at Redhill. Later converted to Series 3 in 1966, sold in Iran as EP-HAG. Date: circa 1960

Background imageIran Collection: Byzantine and Crusaders v. Seljuks, circa 1130 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd

Byzantine and Crusaders v. Seljuks, circa 1130 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Byzantine and Crusaders v. Seljuks, circa 1130 A.D. c1915. Map of civilisations in the Middle East during the 12th century: Byzantine, other Christian states, Abbasid Caliphate, Seljuks, Fatimids

Background imageIran Collection: Palace of Darius, Persepolis, Iran

Palace of Darius, Persepolis, Iran. Persepolis was built as Persias new capital city during the reign of Darius I (522-485 BC), first king of the Achaemenid dynasty

Background imageIran Collection: Majnun in the Desert, 1431. Artist: Iranian master

Majnun in the Desert, 1431. Artist: Iranian master
Majnun in the Desert, 1431. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageIran Collection: Folio from Haft Awrang (Seven Thrones) by Jami, 1539-1543. Artist: Anonymous

Folio from Haft Awrang (Seven Thrones) by Jami, 1539-1543. Artist: Anonymous
Folio from Haft Awrang (Seven Thrones) by Jami, 1539-1543. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

Background imageIran Collection: Iran / Tomb of Cyrus

Iran / Tomb of Cyrus
The tomb is situated south of Pasargad, placed on top of a six-stage platform, surrounded by staircases. The ceiling is covered with five huge limestone roof stones. Date: 1853

Background imageIran Collection: IRAN. Pasagarda. Tomb of Cyrus II the Great, founder

IRAN. Pasagarda. Tomb of Cyrus II the Great, founder of Persian Empire under the Achaemenid dynasty. Persian art. Achaemenid period. Architecture

Background imageIran Collection: Ottoman Empire, lithograph, published in 1878

Ottoman Empire, lithograph, published in 1878
Ancient map of Ottoman Empire. Lithograph, published in 1878




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"Iran: A Tapestry of History and Culture" Step into the enchanting world of Iran, where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with modern aspirations. Explore the mesmerizing ceiling of the Tomb of Hafez, paying homage to Iran's most celebrated poet from centuries past. In Shiraz, immerse yourself in the poetic verses that have shaped Iranian literature for generations. Witness a masterpiece unfold before your eyes as you gaze upon a Qajar painting, capturing the essence of Iran's artistic heritage. Tehran's elevated city skyline offers a breathtaking panorama from the Roof Park, reminding us of this nation's dynamic growth and progress. Transport yourself back in time to witness The Coronation of the Shah of Iran, an event that marked a pivotal moment in Iranian history. Delve deeper into antiquity as you encounter remnants from ancient civilizations like the Code of Hammurabi and marvel at their enduring influence on Iranian society. Journey through vast landscapes dotted with oil rigs, such as the Derrick Floor in Iran - a testament to its rich natural resources and global significance. Discover Ahura Mazda, an integral figure in Zoroastrianism who symbolizes wisdom and divine light. Uncover stories hidden within portraits like Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi alongside his third wife Farah Diba - emblematic figures during his reign as Shah from 1941 to 1979. Trace back further to Reza Shah Pahlavi's era when he laid foundations for modernization and transformation. Reflect on moments when Persian culture intertwined with Arab empire during mid-700s; witness how these interactions shaped both nations' identities forevermore. Marvel at historical maps depicting Persia's grandeur throughout Asia during the 19th century. Finally, lose yourself in Artemisia Gentileschi's captivating artwork "Esther before Ahasuerus, " which encapsulates timeless tales woven within Iranian history. Iran beckons you with its rich tapestry encompassing art, literature, and a vibrant past that continues to shape its present.