Although the importance of the Bisotun monument is generally recognised, its intrinsic value for ...
Learn More →
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom, holding around 170 million ite...
Learn More →
In partnership with Iran Heritage Foundation (IHF), the Persian Wildlife Foundation (PWF) and in ...
Learn More →
Since the Shah went into exile and the Islamic Republic was established in 1979 in the wake of th...
Learn More →
The Soudavar Memorial Foundation awarded a grant in 2009 to the University of Oxford enabling th...
Learn More →
The palace complex of the Persian King Darius I, the Great (522-486 BCE), provides unique evidenc...
Learn More →
Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 6th-century Derbent (Darband) fortification compl...
Learn More →
The Encyclopædia Iranica is dedicated to the study of Iranian civilization in the Middle East, th...
Learn More →
Taq Kasra: Wonder of Architecture is the first-ever documentary film on the world’s largest brick...
Learn More →
The Safavid dynasty represented, in political, cultural and economic terms the pinnacle of Iran’s...
Learn More →
From 2003 to 2005, the Soudavar Memorial Foundation supported the excavations at the site of one ...
Learn More →
Our Soudavar Scholar Grants support outstanding students dedicated to enriching global understanding of Iran
We support a wide range of publications addressing the diverse facets of Greater Iran
Supporting scholarly conferences and symposia worldwide whose primary focus is Iranian or Persianate Studies
Supporting exhibitions on Iranian art and artists from ancient to contemporary eras
Supporting projects related to the rich heritage of Iran's languages and civilizations
Supporting documentaries, films, and other media exploring Iranian and Persianate themes
Supporting projects addressing the presentation, preservation and conservation of Iran’s natural heritage
Supporting unique and important initiatives, both great and small, related to our mission
