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Mythical Human-Headed Sphinx

Relief from the outer face of the balustrade of the Central Building, Persepolis, Iran (P. 23185). A photograph from the special exhibit "Persepolis: Images of an Empire."

Special Exhibit

October 13, 2015 – September 3, 2017

Manicurist

One of twelve photographic portraits currently on display in the special exhibit "Our Work: Ancient Origins – Modern Jobs."

Special Exhibit

August 28, 2014 ongoing

Current and Upcoming shows

Persepolis: Images of an Empire
October 13, 2015 – September 3, 2017
A Threatened Heritage
March 21, 2015 – ongoing
Don't Take My Stuff. Tell My Story.
May 1, 2016 – November 1, 2016

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Persepolis and Ancient Iran Catalog of Expedition Photographs

Explore the Catalog of Expedition Photographs from an Oriental Institute text/microfiche publication entitled "Persepolis and Ancient Iran."

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