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Learn Persian Heritage the Easy Way: 3 Must-Know Platforms

Today, through modern research and academic initiatives, we can explore these connections more clearly. In this blog, we look at three important projects that help us understand Persian heritage from different but connected perspectives.

Persian Language Rare Materials

About this Collection The Library of Congress is home to a noteworthy collection of rare Persian language manuscripts, lithographic books and early imprints, as well as printed books, housed in the African and Middle Eastern Division (AMED) and the Rare…

A collecting guide to Persian miniature paintings

With Persian miniatures achieving prices ranging from a few thousand pounds to several million, it can be daunting to know how to begin a collection. Barney Bartlett, Islamic art specialist at Christie’s in London, offers an expert guide — illustrated…