| ID | 091288 |
| Title Proper | Study of ancient Iran in the twentieth century |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Daryaee, Touraj |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The following article discusses the development of ancient Iranian studies, namely the important philological, archaeological, religious, and historical discoveries in the twentieth century and how they have changed our views of ancient Iran and its impact on modern Iranian identity. The essay also previews the use and abuse of ancient Iranian studies by the state and their focus on the newly discovered Achaemenid Empire at the cost of Arsacid and Sasanian dynasties. |
| `In' analytical Note | Iranian Studies Vol. 42, No. 4; Sep 2009: p579-589 |
| Journal Source | Iranian Studies Vol. 42, No. 4; Sep 2009: p579-589 |
| Key Words | Ira - History ; 20th Century |