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RM2HE2FJF–Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (1831-1896) was the Shah of Qajar Iran aka Qajar Persia from 5 September 1848 to 1 May 1896 when he was assassinated. He was the son of Mohammad Shah Qajar and Malek Jahān Khānom and the third longest reigning monarch in Iranian history after Shapur II of the Sassanid dynasty and Tahmasp I of the Safavid Dynasty. Nasser al-Din Shah had sovereign power for close to 50 years. He was the first modern Persian monarch who formally visited Europe and also wrote his memoirs.
RM2ACMXCK–View of the Shah Mosque or New Abbasi Mosque, Isfahan, Iran. Based on an illustration by Jean Chardin. Moschea reale. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario’s Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1847.
RM2PK21ED–Map showing the Timurid Empire, (modern-day Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq and Central Asia, also parts of Pakistan, North India and Turkey) founded by Timur, aka Tamerlane, 1336 – 1405. From the book Outline of History by H.G. Wells, published 1920.
RM2ACMX56–View of the ruins of Persepolis or Chehel Minar, capital of the Achaemenid Empire, Iran. Prospetto generale della rovine di Persepoli. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario’s Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1847.
RM2ACMX8T–View of the ancient necropolis of Naqsh-e Rostam, Persepolis, Iran. Tombs of Achaemenid kings carved into the rock. Sepolcro di Naksci-Rustan. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario’s Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1847.
RF2KDHB4T–This image shows a lesson in a garden. The photo dates to 1910. The image was found on a colored box from the time of Timur. The original is in an art collection in Paris. Timur, later Timūr Gurkānī, was a Turco-Mongol conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire in and around modern-day Afghanistan, Iran, and Central Asia, becoming the first ruler of the Timurid dynasty. He ruled from 1370 to 1405.
RM2ACMXA0–The Ali Qapu Palace, or Imperial Palace, in Isfahan, Iran. Built by Shah Abbas I in the early 17th century. Palazzo Reale. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario’s Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1847.
RM2B01PPN–Iran/Mongolia: The funeral of Hulagu Khan as represented in Rashid al-Din's 'History of the World', c. 1430. Hulagu Khan (c. 1217 - 8 February 1265), also known as Hülegü, Hulegu or Halaku, was a Mongol ruler who conquered much of Southwest Asia. Son of Tolui and the Kerait princess Sorghaghtani Beki, he was a grandson of Genghis Khan, and the brother of Arik Boke, Möngke Khan and Kublai Khan. Hulagu's army greatly expanded the southwestern portion of the Mongol Empire, founding the Ilkhanate of Persia, a precursor to the eventual Safavid dynasty, and then the modern state of Iran.
RM2ACMWA3–Persian soldiers with weapons, cattle, wagons, etc. They carry spears, shields and quivers, and lead goats, bulls and horses. From a stone bas-relief in Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, Iran. Bassorilievo di Persepoli. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario’s Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1847.
RMJR31AX–The Shahnameh, also transliterated as Shahnama (The Book of Kings), is a long epic poem written by the Persian poet Ferdowsi between 977 and 1010 AD and is the national epic of Greater Iran. Consisting of some 50,000 couplets, the Shahnameh is the world's longest epic poem written by a single poet. It tells mainly the mythical and to some extent the historical past of the Persian Empire from the creation of the world until the Islamic conquest of Persia in the 7th century. Modern Iran, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan and the greater region influenced by the Persian culture (such as Georgia, Armenia, T
RF2GA3H5J–This map, which dates to 1903, delineates the ancient Persian Empire.The Persian Empire is the name given to a series of dynasties centered in modern-day Iran that spanned several centuries. The first Persian Empire, founded by Cyrus the Great around 550 B.C., became one of the largest empires in history, stretching from Europe’s Balkan Peninsula in the West to India’s Indus Valley in the East (as seen here). This Iron Age dynasty, sometimes called the Achaemenid Empire, was a global hub of culture, religion, science, art and technology for more than 200 years before it fell to the invading ar
RM2B01A68–Iran: 'A Persian lady'. Watercolour sketch by Justin Perkins (1805-1869), Urmia, 1839. Justin Perkins was born on a farm in Massachusetts, and educated at Amherst and the Andover Theological Seminary. From 1833 until shortly before his death in 1869, he served as missionary to the Nestorian Christians of Qajar Iran (1794-1925) under the auspices of the American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions. He was the first American missionary in Qajar Iran, as well as an eminent scholar of Syriac. He developed an alphabet for the writing of modern Syriac.
RM2BE10YE–Cuneiform tablet. Gula incantation. Neo-Babylonian or Achaemenid, ca. mid- to late 1st millennium B.C. Probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba) in Mesopotamia. Proto-cuneiform is the name given to the earliest form of writing -- pictograms that were drawn on clay tablets. Gradually, the pictograms became abstracted into cuneiform (Latin, 'wedge-shaped') signs that were impressed rather than drawn. At its greatest extent, cuneiform writing was used from the Mediterranean coast of Syria to western Iran and from Hittite Anatolia to southern Mesopotamia. It was adapted to write at least fiftee
RM2K038Y0–Tamerlane Timur (1336 - 1405), Turco-Mongol conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire in and around modern-day Afghanistan, Iran and Central Asia, becoming the first ruler of the Timurid dynasty. As an undefeated commander, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest military leaders and tacticians in history. Timur is also considered a great patron of art and architecture.
RME118A7–Apr. 08, 1976 - Empress Farah of Iran at the Royal Opera House: Her Imperial Majesty, Empress Farah of Iran, who is an a six-day visit to London as guest of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, and the Government, last night went to the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, for the Royal Ballet's productions of four modern mini-ballets. She was accompanied by the Queen Mother. Photo shows Empress Farah of Iran arriving at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London last night.
RM2HXDEY3–Engraving of the city of Hamadan in modern Iran, capital city of the Medes around 700BC. Engraving circa 1880
RMTWM2X2–Southwest of the palaces of Pasargadae near the city of Shiraz in Iran, is the tomb of Cyrus the Great, (C. 550–486 BCE), founder of the Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian Empire. Under his rule, the empire conquered most of Western Asia and much of Central Asia. From the Mediterranean Sea and Hellespont in the west to the Indus River in the east, Cyrus the Great created the largest empire the world had yet seen. He met his fate in a fierce battle with the Massagetae, a tribe from the southern deserts of Khwarezm and Kyzyl Kum in the southernmost portion of the steppe regions of modern-day
RF2CD10B8–Illuminated mosque in Iran city of Esfahan at night with ornamented traditional tiles at night
RFECFCMN–The tomb of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, the last shah of Iran, in Al-Rifa'i Mosque, Cairo, Egypt
RM2M3K9H0–A panoramic view of the central area of oil-fields in Persia (modern-day Iran) showing the offices of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company. Date: 10 December 1932
RM2ACMXB9–The magnificent pavilion in the Ali Qapu Palace, or Imperial Palace, Isfahan, Iran. Built by Shah Abbas I in the early 17th century. Palazzo Reale. After an illustration by Jean Chardin in Voyages du Chevalier Chardin en Perse, 1811. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario’s Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1847.
RM2T68BKM–View of the Shah Mosque or New Abbasi Mosque, Isfahan, Iran. Based on an illustration by Jean Chardin. Moschea reale. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1847.
RM2ACMWB8–Costumes of the Achaemenid kings. King Cyrus the Great on his golden throne, King Xerxes I under parasol, Persian king riding a quadriga or four-horse chariot, and on a galley. From bas relief sculptures at Persepolis, Iran. Abiti dei Re Achemenidi. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario’s Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1847.
RM2B01A6H–Iran: 'A Persian Merchant'. Watercolour sketch by Justin Perkins (1805-1869), Urmia, 1839. Justin Perkins was born on a farm in Massachusetts, and educated at Amherst and the Andover Theological Seminary. From 1833 until shortly before his death in 1869, he served as missionary to the Nestorian Christians of Qajar Iran (1794-1925) under the auspices of the American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions. He was the first American missionary in Qajar Iran, as well as an eminent scholar of Syriac. He developed an alphabet for the writing of modern Syriac.
RM2ACMWDP–Crowning ceremony of King Ardashir II (center) by Shapur II (right) of the Sassanian Empire. Angel Mithra with raised barsom at left. Body and crown of defeated Roman emperor Julian on the ground. Based on a rock bas-relief in Taq-e Bostan, Iran. Sculture rappresentanti Sapore, Zulactaf, &c. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by B. Andrei from Giulio Ferrario’s Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1847.
RM2BE0J6M–Cuneiform tablet. Gula incantation. Neo-Babylonian or Achaemenid, ca. mid- to late 1st millennium B.C. Probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba) in Mesopotamia. Proto-cuneiform is the name given to the earliest form of writing -- pictograms that were drawn on clay tablets. Gradually, the pictograms became abstracted into cuneiform (Latin, 'wedge-shaped') signs that were impressed rather than drawn. At its greatest extent, cuneiform writing was used from the Mediterranean coast of Syria to western Iran and from Hittite Anatolia to southern Mesopotamia. It was adapted to write at least fiftee
RM2ACMWJK–Fath-Ali Shah Qajar, Shah of Persia, sitting on his bed throne with scimitar and hookah pipe. Princes to the right, court clerks at left, and other courtiers. Copy of a Persian box in the collection of Prince Metternich. Copia di una Scatola Persiana posseduta da S.A il Principe di Metternich. Handcoloured copperplate engraving byB. Andrei from Giulio Ferrario’s Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1847.
RM2K039B8–Battleground of Timur and Egyptian King. Timur (1336 - 1405), later Timur Gurkan a Turco-Mongol conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire in and around modern-day Afghanistan, Iran and Central Asia, becoming the first ruler of the Timurid dynasty. As an undefeated commander, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest military leaders and tacticians in history.
RMCEGXHY–Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque. Mirhab and dome of the prayer hall. Isfahan. Islamic Republic of Iran.
RMAB39T6–Frieze the Archers, from the reign of Darius I, ca 510 BC from his palace in Susa Persia Persian Iran
RM2H880AE–A late 1800's engraving showing a travelling Dervish, Dervise or Khorasan (the title allegedly meant ' the poor arriving from the sun' or alternately 'needy, mendicant' in old Persian. At that time, they were itinerant mystics who (like some modern whirling dervishes) practiced dhikr (Exhaustion) performing a spinning dance which sent them into a trance, often ending in collapse. They were credited with great religious, supernatural and healing powers and were supported on their journey by the public who readily gave them alms.
RFRW0ND0–Contrast of modern building exterior with air conditions and traditional mosaic facade, Tehran Grand Bazaar, Iran
RM2T6CTC0–View of the ruins of Persepolis or Chehel Minar, capital of the Achaemenid Empire, Iran. Prospetto generale della rovine di Persepoli. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1847.
RF2WJKN6R–Tomb of Tamerlane by Clerget [ Timur or Tamerlane (8 April 1336 – 17–19 February 1405) was a Turco-Mongol conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire in and around modern-day Afghanistan, Iran, and Central Asia, becoming the first ruler of the Timurid dynasty. An undefeated commander, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest military leaders and tacticians in history, as well as one of the most brutal and deadly. Timur is also considered a great patron of art and architecture as he interacted with intellectuals such as Ibn Khaldun, Hafez, and Hafiz-i Abru and his reign introduced the Timurid
RM2B01A6J–Iran: 'A Nestorian Bishop'. Watercolour sketch by Justin Perkins (1805-1869), Urmia, 1839. Justin Perkins was born on a farm in Massachusetts, and educated at Amherst and the Andover Theological Seminary. From 1833 until shortly before his death in 1869, he served as missionary to the Nestorian Christians of Qajar Iran (1794-1925) under the auspices of the American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions. He was the first American missionary in Qajar Iran, as well as an eminent scholar of Syriac. He developed an alphabet for the writing of modern Syriac.
RF2H2H70E–The mouflon (Ovis gmelini) is a wild sheep native to the Caspian region from eastern Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan to Iran. It is thought to be the ancestor of all modern domestic sheep breeds From the book ' Royal Natural History ' Volume 2 Edited by Richard Lydekker, Published in London by Frederick Warne & Co in 1893-1894
RMG15HY9–A fragmentary leaf from a Qur'an manuscript from 1137 AD in Persia, modern-day Iran. The calligraphic text is illuminated with gold and pigments of different colors. The border decoration of interlacing circles in gold filled with blue set against the bac
RM2K039BR–Timur feasts in the environs of Samarkand. Timur (1336 - 1405), later Timur Gurkan a Turco-Mongol conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire in and around modern-day Afghanistan, Iran and Central Asia, becoming the first ruler of the Timurid dynasty. As an undefeated commander, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest military lead+E18ers and tacticians in history.
RMCWRMTG–Islamic Art. Fresco depicting a woman. Timurid Dynasty. 15th and 16th centuries. Ali Qapu Palace. Reception portico. Isfahan.
RMTRNXE5–An Assyrian palace from the Neo-Assyrian Empire of 911 to 612 BC, which ruled modern Iraq, Syria, and much of Iran. It forms a phase of the art of Mesopotamia, differing in particular because of its much greater use of stone and gypsum alabaster for large sculpture. The palace's sculptured reliefs contain scenes that glorify the king, showing him at war, hunting, and fulfilling other kingly roles. Much the best-known works are the huge lamassu, an Assyrian protective deity depicted as having a human head, the body of a bull or a lion, and bird wings, guarding entrance ways.
RFMDTACY–Tourists at the Tomb of Saadi, a mausoleum dedicated to the 13th century Persian poet. Shiraz, Iran
RFTA88CE–Contrast of modern building exterior with air conditions and traditional mosaic facade, Tehran Grand Bazaar, Iran
RM2J6R400–Silk fragment, ca.1600. Safavid period. From Kashan (?), Persia. Calouste Gulbenkian Museum. Lisbon, Portugal.
RM2T6CWED–View of the ancient necropolis of Naqsh-e Rostam, Persepolis, Iran. Tombs of Achaemenid kings carved into the rock. Sepolcro di Naksci-Rustan. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1847.
RM2B01A67–Iran: 'A Persian dervish'. Watercolour sketch by Justin Perkins (1805-1869), Urmia, 1839. Justin Perkins was born on a farm in Massachusetts, and educated at Amherst and the Andover Theological Seminary. From 1833 until shortly before his death in 1869, he served as missionary to the Nestorian Christians of Qajar Iran (1794-1925) under the auspices of the American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions. He was the first American missionary in Qajar Iran, as well as an eminent scholar of Syriac. He developed an alphabet for the writing of modern Syriac.
RFP7PBFD–Shiraz, Iran - June 2018: Shiraz railway station platform in Iran. Shiraz is a popular tourist destination in Iran.
RF2GGDACE–IRAN - CIRCA 1983: a stamp printed in the Iran shows Mirza Kuchak Khan, is a national hero in modern Iranian history, circa 1983
RMG15HXR–A fragmentary leaf from a Qur'an manuscript from 1137 AD in Persia, modern-day Iran. The calligraphic text is illuminated with gold and pigments of different colors. The border decoration of interlacing circles in gold filled with blue set against the bac
RM2K039BG–The Defeat by Timur of the Sultan of Delhi, Nasir Al-Din Mahmum Tughluq, in the winter of 1397-1398. Timur (1336 - 1405), later Timur Gurkan a Turco-Mongol conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire in and around modern-day Afghanistan, Iran and Central Asia, becoming the first ruler of the Timurid dynasty. As an undefeated commander, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest military leaders and tacticians in history.
RFP72K0H–Shiraz, Iran - June, 2018: Shiraz Shahid Dastgheib International Airport departure terminal architecture. Shiraz Airport is one of the busiest airport
RM2D6G773–A late 19th Century illustration of an Assyrian sculpture depicting and glorifying the king at war. The ancient Assyrian states, especially the Neo-Assyrian Empire of 911 to 612 BC, ruled modern Iraq, Syria, and much of Iran.
RM2HHW0E3–Flask with Zodiac Medallions first half 14th century, with additions first half 20th century The blue flask’s two sides present the object’s stratified history. A close investigation recently revealed that the painted and gilded decoration, once on both sides, is a modern enhancement applied to a plain surface— probably while the flask was in fragments before being reassembled. A sticker still glued to the vessel’s interior wall suggests that the restoration was executed in Iran.. Flask with Zodiac Medallions. first half 14th century, with additions first half 20th century. Stonepaste; molded,
RMAB39R9–Frieze the Archers, from the reign of Darius I ca 510 BC from his palace in Susa Persia Persian Iran
RFMDTAG3–Iranian tourists visiting the Tomb of Saadi, a mausoleum dedicated to the 13th century Persian poet. Shiraz, Iran
RM2RK8EM6–Bildnummer: 54028765 Datum: 05.05.2010 Copyright: imago/Xinhua Mehran Kamrava (R), head of the Center for International and Regional Studies & Interim Dean at Georgetown University s School of Foreign Service in Qatar, Mahjoob Zweiri (C), Asst. Professor in Modern Middle Eastern History of Qatar University and Brookings Doha Center Director Hady Amr participate in a discussion on What to do about Iran? American & Gulf perspectives during an interactive session at the Brookings Doha Center in Doha, capital of Qatar, May 5, 2010. (Xinhua/Maneesh Bakshi) (gxr) (1)QATAR-DOHA-DISCUSSION-IRAN PUB
RMRJT4FP–Ghom, Iran. 17th Jan, 2019. An Iranian cleric works on a computer in a Koranic school. Modern technology is also indispensable in the arch-conservative Koran schools in Iran. Where paper and pencil were used a few years ago, clerics and students now work with computers. (to dpa 'Much shadow, little light - Iran's Islamic revolution turns 40' from 08.02.2019) Credit: Farshid Motahari/dpa/Alamy Live News
RM2T6D2B2–The Ali Qapu Palace, or Imperial Palace, in Isfahan, Iran. Built by Shah Abbas I in the early 17th century. Palazzo Reale. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1847.
RF2B76GX8–Persian Design is one of the richest art heritages in world history, its see Iranian modern or contemporary art and for traditional crafts see arts of
RM2B01A6A–Iran: 'A Nestorian of the mountains'. Watercolour sketch by Justin Perkins (1805-1869), Urmia, 1839. Justin Perkins was born on a farm in Massachusetts, and educated at Amherst and the Andover Theological Seminary. From 1833 until shortly before his death in 1869, he served as missionary to the Nestorian Christians of Qajar Iran (1794-1925) under the auspices of the American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions. He was the first American missionary in Qajar Iran, as well as an eminent scholar of Syriac. He developed an alphabet for the writing of modern Syriac.
RMG0W5BC–Islam. Near East. Persia. Torch lamp. Bronze; casting, engraving. Iran. 1570-1580. The State Hermitage Museum. Saint Petersburg. Russia.
RM2K039BD–The Defeat by Timur of the Sultan of Delhi, Nasir Al-Din Mahmum Tughluq, in the winter of 1397-1398. Timur (1336 - 1405), later Timur Gurkan a Turco-Mongol conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire in and around modern-day Afghanistan, Iran and Central Asia, becoming the first ruler of the Timurid dynasty. As an undefeated commander, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest military leaders and tacticians in history.
RFP72JRK–Shiraz, Iran - June, 2018: Shiraz Shahid Dastgheib International Airport departure terminal architecture. Shiraz Airport is one of the busiest airport
RMH3YP3J–Bronze axe head from Mesopotamia, which borders modern day Iraq and Iran. Dated 16th Century BC
RMWWC2W6–Princess 7, gentleman 8, slave 1, bajadera or dancer 5, and other ladies in a Persian harem 2,3,4,6,. Women drinking tea, playing music, looking in a mirror, playing with a bird, etc. Harem Persiano. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Carocci after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1833.
RM2JW0TX8–Tehran, Iranan. 2nd Sep, 2022. Iranian poet, novelist, screenwriter, and painter, AHMADREZA AHMADI (born 1940) attends his second painting solo exhibition titled ''There Was a Stain of Life on the Wall'' at O Gallery, in Tehran, Iran. Ahmadi's first book of poetry, Tarh (Sketch), was published in 1962. His poetry has its roots in French Surrealism and the American Imagists especially in poets like Saint John Perse, Paul Eluard, Louis Aragon, and Ezra Pound. The history of Persian modern poetry calls him the founder of New Wave Poetry in Iran.
RMAB39T3–Frieze the Archers, from the reign of Darius I, ca 510 BC from his palace in Susa Persia Persian Iran
RM2G8KWM6–The mouflon (Ovis gmelini) is a wild sheep native to the Caspian region from eastern Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan to Iran. It is thought to be the ancestor of all modern domestic sheep breeds From the book ' Royal Natural History ' Volume 2 Edited by Richard Lydekker, Published in London by Frederick Warne & Co in 1893-1894
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