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ancient ceramics
ancient civilizations
ancient Near East
archaeological artifacts
archaeological finds
archaeology research
art history
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cultural heritage
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excavated objects
Iranian archaeology
Luristan bronzes
material culture
metalwork
museum collection
Near Eastern studies
Persepolis
Persian art
Persian Empire
Persian Gallery
prehistoric Iran
stone carvings
Product details
- ISBN 9781614911388
- Publication Date: 30 Apr 2026
- Publisher: Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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The splendour of ancient Iran is revealed through a stunning selection of artifacts from the Robert and Deborah Aliber Persian Gallery at the University of Chicago’s Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC) Museum. Featuring a wide array of objects—from finely worked metal and ceramics to monumental stone carvings—this volume reveals the artistic achievements and cultural depth of a region that flourished for millennia. Most of the objects were excavated between 1931 and 1972 during ISAC’s expeditions, which investigated sites ranging from the prehistoric settlements of Chogha Mish, Tall-e Bakun A and B, and Tall-e Geser to Surkh Dum-i-Luri in Luristan and the imperial center of Persepolis. At once visually striking and academically rigorous, this volume highlights the richness of ancient Iran’s many traditions and the enduring impact of its artistic and cultural achievements.
