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Category Archives: Iran
No Kufic Script on Viking Funeral Garment
Couple of days ago, it had been reported that a funeral garment, datable to the 9th and 10th century, which had been found in Sweden contains the words Allah and Ali (the name of the Prophet Muhammad’s cousin and son-in-law) … Continue reading
Posted in Iran, Uncategorized, Vikings
Tagged Arabic script, Kufic script, Shi'a, textiles, Vikings
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“They Won’t be Around Much Longer”
Chilled by president Trump’s first appearance at the UN General Assembly last week and his remarks on North Korea and Iran, the international press wondered how more measured lawmakers and politicians around the world would respond to his brazen threats … Continue reading
Posted in Iran, North Korea, UN, USA
Tagged Donal Trump, Kim Jong-un, long-range missile, nuclear war, Ri Yong Ho
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Bazm wa Razm
Update below I have written about the two Kharraqan towers before, see here. Both had been heavily damaged in a 2002 earthquake. They are located about one km west to the village of Hisar-i Valiasr and 33 km west to … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Iran, Uncategorized
Tagged Great Seljuq, Islamic art, Metropolitan Museum of Art
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