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The Encyclopædia Iranica is a comprehensive research tool dedicated to the study of Iranian civilization in the Middle East, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. It was established in 1990 with the mission to guarantee the Encyclopædia Iranica’s intellectual independence and ensure its ongoing publication both in digital and print versions. The foundation’s main purpose is to promote the cause of Encyclopædia Iranica and to ensure its continuation as an independent scholarly databank. It has established an endowment fund to support the project and funds the majority of its costs. The Encyclopædia Iranica is a non-partisan, non-political, non-religious, non-ideological, and an entirely independent compilation of objective, documented, and reliable information that has drawn on the expertise of leading scholars worldwide at major universities and academies in North America, Europe, and Asia. The content is published in English and is designed to provide a detailed and accurate picture of Iranian civilization over several thousand years. It is the most extensive compendium ever conceived on the past and present culture of the Iranian peoples and their contribution to the broader history of human civilization. The Encyclopædia Iranica Foundation, Inc. was established in 1990 as an independent not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public foundation registered in New York State. The foundation’s charter empowers it to carry out the Encyclopædia Iranica project independently. The Encyclopædia Iranica is an indispensable source of information for students, scholars, and all those eager to learn more about Iranian peoples and their culture. It is particularly beneficial for Iranians brought up abroad who are interested in learning about their cultural heritage. The foundation has partnered with various academic institutions and organizations to support the distribution and promotion of its printed publications. It has also announced innovative partnerships to further the study of Iranian civilization and culture. The Encyclopædia Iranica Foundation’s commitment to scholarly excellence and its extensive network of contributors and supporters make it a reputable and valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of Iranian civilization.”

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Comprehensive research tool dedicated to the study of Iranian civilization in the Middle East, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. Established in 1990 with the mission to guarantee the Encyclopædia Iranica's intellectual independence and ensure its ongoing publication both in digital and print versions. The foundation's main purpose is to promote the cause of Encyclopædia Iranica and to ensure its continuation as an independent scholarly databank. It has established an endowment fund to support the project and funds the majority of its costs. The Encyclopædia Iranica is a non-partisan, non-political, non-religious, non-ideological, and an entirely independent compilation of objective, documented, and reliable information that has drawn on the expertise of leading scholars worldwide at major universities and academies in North America, Europe, and Asia. The content is published in English and is designed to provide a detailed and accurate picture of Iranian civilization over several thousand years. It is the most extensive compendium ever conceived on the past and present culture of the Iranian peoples and their contribution to the broader history of human civilization. The Encyclopædia Iranica Foundation, Inc. was established in 1990 as an independent not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public foundation registered in New York State. The foundation's charter empowers it to carry out the Encyclopædia Iranica project independently. The Encyclopædia Iranica is an indispensable source of information for students, scholars, and all those eager to learn more about Iranian peoples and their culture. It is particularly beneficial for Iranians brought up abroad who are interested in learning about their cultural heritage. The foundation has partnered with various academic institutions and organizations to support the distribution and promotion of its printed publications. It has also announced innovative partnerships to further the study of Iranian civilization and culture. The Encyclopædia Iranica Foundation's commitment to scholarly excellence and its extensive network of contributors and supporters make it a reputable and valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of Iranian civilization.