Maps of the Caspian Sea and its Persian shores

European maps made in the 17th and 18th century of the Caspian Sea, also known as the Mare Hyrcanum.


Date(s) of creation: 1638-1784
Level: Sub-series
Format: Archive           

Summary: European maps made in the 17th and 18th century of the Caspian Sea, also known as the Mare Hyrcanum.
Extent: 10 items
Arrangement: Maps are arranged according to the reference numbers (E numbers) provided by Dr Ala'i in his book "Special maps of Persia" (Brill, 2010). Each catalogue record gives the reference number and page number in the book for discussion of the map.
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