The Everlasting Flame: Zoroastrianism in History and Imagination

Brunei Gallery, SOAS, University of London, Thornhaugh St, Russell Square, London
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Brunei Gallery, SOAS, University of London, Thornhaugh St, Russell Square, London

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The Everlasting Flame: Zoroastrianism in History and Imagination is the first exhibition of its kind to provide a visual narrative of the history of Zoroastrianism, its rich cultural heritage and the influence it has had on the major world religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

The exhibition takes you on a journey from the earliest days of the religion to its emergence as the foremost religion of the Achaemenid, Parthian and Sasanian empires of imperial Iran.

A fascinating and diverse collection of artefacts, texts, paintings and textiles are displayed alongside spectacular installations that include a walk-in fire temple and a ten-metre glass etching based on the cast of the western staircase from the palace of Darius at Persepolis in the British Museum.

Conference: Looking Back: The Formation of Zoroastrian Identity Through Rediscovery of the Past, 11 - 12 October, Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre

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