Maps of Persia 1477 – 1925 A graphical journey through the history of Iran
This is an exhibition featuring a selection of maps, urban plans, topographic maps and sea charts, taken from Dr Cyrus Ala'i's Map Collection of over 250 maps of Persia that was gifted to the Centre for Iranian Studies SOAS, University of London in 2013. It comprises important printed maps of Persia and more specialist items from the early editions of Ptolemy, at the end of the 15th century, up until the end of the Qajar dynasty in 1925
OPEN: Tuesday – Saturday 10.30 – 17.00 (Thurs late night opening until 20.00)
CLOSED: Sunday, Monday, and Bank Holidays
ADMISSION FREE
The Brunei Gallery, SOAS, London WC1H 0XG
Thu 19 Feb to Sat 21 Mar 2015