Yarshater Center for the Study of Iranian Literary Traditions
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Yarshater Center for the Study of Iranian Literary Traditions
@yarshater-ucla.bsky.social
Established in 2023 as a research hub to advance knowledge of ancient Iranian literature and culture
May the underlying philosophy of the Norouz celebration, with its promise of regeneration and renewal, be an unwavering companion as we face the challenges of our present time.

M. Rahim Shayegan
Director, Yarshater Center
March 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
AchWorks 3 featured stimulating presentations that crossed disciplines, languages, and geographies. The publication of these papers will be forthcoming in a dedicated series for the Achaemenid Workshops. We are looking forward to continuing the series with the Fourth Achaemenid Workshop next year!
February 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Towards a Literary History of the Achaemenid Empire, co-sponsored by the Pourdavoud Institute for the Study of the Iranian World, the Yarshater Center for the Study of Iranian Literary Tradition, the Columbia University Department of Classics, and the Center for the Ancient Mediterranean.
February 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM