Maps of the Persian Gulf, Persian shores and islands

European maps made between the 17th and 19th centuries of the Persian Gulf also known as the Sinus Persicus and of the Straits of Hormuz.


Date(s) of creation: 1616-1864
Level: Sub-series
Format: Archive           

Summary: European maps made between the 17th and 19th centuries of the Persian Gulf also known as the Sinus Persicus and of the Straits of Hormuz.
Extent: 7 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