Saed News: One of the most fascinating parts of the Louvre Museum, especially for us Iranians, is the section dedicated to Near Eastern antiquities and the Iranian halls. With thousands of valuable ancient and artistic artifacts from Iran, the Louvre Museum holds one of the most comprehensive historical collections of Iranian heritage.
According to the History Service of Saed News, the valuable Iranian artifacts in the Louvre Museum can be divided into two categories based on their antiquity:
A) Ancient Iran Artifacts in the Louvre Museum: These artifacts pertain to three historical periods: the Achaemenid, Elamite, and pre-Elamite eras. These valuable ancient Iranian pieces are displayed in the designated Iranian halls on the ground floor (Level 0) of the Richelieu Wing, in rooms 232 to 316.
B) Islamic Period Artifacts from Iran: These are masterpieces of Iranian art from the post-Sassanian era. These works are on display in the Islamic Art section in the Denon Wing, Level -1, and room 186 of the Louvre Museum.
In addition, other valuable Babylonian and Akkadian artifacts found in Iran are displayed in the Mesopotamia section of the Louvre. These artifacts, which have no Iranian origin, were brought to Iran as spoils of war by Iranian kings in ancient times. Among these are the Stele of Hammurabi, the first written laws of humanity, and the Victory Stele of Naram-Sin, the powerful Akkadian king.
This post focuses solely on introducing the ancient Iranian artifacts in the Louvre Museum in Paris. A separate post detailing Iranian art from the Islamic period is currently being written and will be published soon. Additionally, in this article, I have provided a brief history of the discoveries and the transfer of Iranian artifacts to the Louvre Museum.
