Janet Acopian Yegumians Collection: 2500th Anniversary Celebration of the Founding of the Persian Empire, October 1971, Iran

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This collection documents the planning, coordination, and execution of the 2500th Anniversary Celebration of the Persian Empire, held at Persepolis in October 1971, one of the most significant state ceremonies of the 20th century. It comprises rare administrative records, correspondence, logistical plans, photographs, publications, and commemorative objects that together provide a comprehensive record of the event’s conception and realization. The materials offer primary-source insight into Iran’s late Pahlavi-era cultural diplomacy, modernization initiatives, and international relations, including the largest gathering of monarchs and heads of state in modern history. As a unified archival body, the collection supports scholarly research in modern Iranian history, political symbolism, global diplomacy, architectural planning, and the organization of large-scale state ceremonies.