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Ancient Persia Events

In collaboration with Cambridge University Persian Society
And Oxford University Persian Society

Upcoming Events

History of Music | 2023

In collaboration with Cambridge University Persian Society And Oxford University Persian Society

We are honoured to host Richard Dumbrill, archaeomusicologist to have a unique experience understanding music history in the Near East, particularly in Iran. The event covers history from the mid-fourth millennium BCE until the end of BCE. It is a highly educational event, including live music. For the first time, we will unveil a modern interpretation inspired from the oldest harp in the world, exclusively reproduced for Persian Wonders. We are also honoured to display a reproduction of the Elamite harp of the battle of Ulai (653 BCE) and the Elamite lute from the 2nd millennium BC by Richard Dumbrill. Refreshments are also available to be served.

Locations: Cambridge and Oxford Cambridge Date: 14/10/2023 Oxford Date: TBC

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History of Board Games | 2023

In collaboration with Cambridge University Persian Society

We are privileged to have Dr Irving Finkel as our guest speaker. He is a British expert in ancient languages and cultures, specifically focusing on the script and languages of ancient Mesopotamia. He holds the position of Assistant Keeper of Ancient Mesopotamian script, languages, and cultures at the Department of the Middle East in the British Museum. Finkel's research revolves around the history of board games and he actively contributes to the Board Game Studies as a member of the Editorial Board. One of his notable achievements includes deciphering the rules of the Royal Game of Ur. The event focuses on the history of board games in general and is not limited to ancient Persia. One of the highlights of the event is the display of a reproduction of board game from an ancient Persia, discovered at the Shahr-i Sokhta UNESCO World Heritage site.

Location: Cambridge Date: 11/11/2023

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Past Event

The Decipherment of Linear Elamite Writing | 2022

In collaboration with Cambridge University Persian Society

Uncovering secrets of the past by breaking the code of an ancient writing system. In Cambridge we were honoured to host Dr Francois Desset, who has deciphered Linear Elamite, the world’s oldest “pure” phonetic writing system.

Location: St John's College, University of Cambridge Date: 29/10/2022

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