Persian Gulf University Press: Online Seminar Series
Session 1: The Historical Nomenclature of the Persian Gulf
Speaker: Soheila Heidari (Researcher at the Academy of Persian Language and Literature)
This specialized seminar provides a comprehensive historical and documented analysis of the name “Persian Gulf” from antiquity to the present day. The presentation will explore historical evidence ranging from Achaemenid inscriptions, Greek and Latin texts, and Islamic-era Persian and Arabic sources, to historical cartography and official United Nations documents. We will examine the geographical, historical, and legal evidence supporting the continuous and authentic use of the name “Persian Gulf” in international treaties, maps, and official correspondences.
Key Topics:
- The name “Persian Gulf” in ancient classical texts.
- The designation of the Persian Gulf in the works of Islamic-era geographers.
- Representation of the Persian Gulf in historical world maps.
- The Persian Gulf in British and Portuguese archival records and international treaties.
- The official stance of the United Nations and other international bodies regarding the name “Persian Gulf.”
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (5 Khordad 1405), 17:00 – 19:00 (Local Time)
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