Special Maps of Persia from the Collection of Dr Cyrus Ala'i

This series reflects the maps from Dr Ala'i's collection included in his book 'Special Maps of Persia' (Brill, 2010).


Date(s) of creation: 1614-1910
Level: Series
Format: Archive           

Summary: This series reflects the maps from Dr Ala'i's collection included in his book 'Special Maps of Persia' (Brill, 2010).
Arrangement: The maps are arranged according to the book chapters headings: Historical maps; District maps; Caspian Sea and its Persian Shores; Persian Gulf, Persian Shoes and Islands; Route maps; Town maps, historical sites; Political, transport/communication and tribal maps; Natural topographical and geological maps then by the reference number given in the book. Note that there are no Frontier maps in the collection.
Access status: Open
User restrictions: For permission to publish, please contact Archives & Special Collections, SOAS Library in the first instance
Language: Multiple languages
Format: Archive