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Ahmad Eghtedari
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| Born | Ahmad Khan Eghtedari 24 May 1925 Gerash, Fars province, Iran |
| Died | 16 April 2019 (aged 93) Tehran, Iran |
| Occupation | Writer, historian, iranologist, scholar, geographer |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Citizenship | Iranian |
| Education | Law |
| Alma mater | University of Tehran |
Ahmad Eghtedari (Persian: احمد اقتداری; born May 24, 1925, in Gerash, Iran – died April 16, 2019, in Tehran) was an important Iranian teacher, lawyer, writer, historian, and geographer. He was known as a leading expert in studies about the Persian Gulf.
Ahmad Eghtedari came from a family of local leaders (called Khan) in Gerash. When he was young, he walked along the coasts of the Persian Gulf and the Oman Sea. He carefully mapped and wrote down details about the land and its features.
Jalal Ale Ahmad, a famous writer, called Ahmad Eghtedari, Iraj Afshar, and Manuchehr Sotudeh "three musketeers." He also called them "gravestone-graphers." This was because they helped share many of Iran's old historical documents and ancient places with the world.
His book, The Pearl of The Persian Gulf, shares his research on Iran. A documentary film, To Iran, My Eternal, was also made about his life and work. Ahmad Eghtedari passed away in Tehran in 2019.
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About Ahmad Eghtedari
Early Life and School
Ahmad Eghtedari was born in 1925 in Gerash. This is a small city in the south of Fars, Iran. His parents, Mortaza Qoli Khan Eghtedari and Aniss Eghtedari, were also from Gerash. They came from families of local leaders.
He started his schooling in Lar and Shiraz. Later, he went back to Lar to work as an elementary school teacher. He taught for 30 years! While teaching, he also studied law. In 1949, he was accepted into the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences at the University of Tehran. He became a lawyer in 1955 and worked in this job for 40 years.
His Research and Teaching
At the same time, Ahmad Eghtedari began studying the history of the Larestan region. His research was so good that he was asked to teach history to advanced students at the University of Tehran. Later, the University of Tehran gave him an honorary doctorate degree. This was a special award for his amazing work and studies.
Exploring the Persian Gulf
Between 1966 and 1977, Ahmad Eghtedari explored the coasts of the Persian Gulf and the Oman Sea. He traveled to places like Bandar Deilam, Jask, Bandar Rig, Zahedan, Chabahar, and Tis.
His journeys led to books like The Land of the Princes. He also took more than 4000 photos of historical sites. These books and photos are very important. They help us learn about the history and culture of southern Iran and the Persian Gulf coasts.
Ahmad Eghtedari spent a lot of time studying ancient works and doing field research. Because of his deep knowledge, he was invited to teach history to PhD students at the University of Tehran. He later received an honorary doctorate from the university for his great contributions.
Mohammad Reza Shafiee Kadkani, a well-known writer, praised Eghtedari's work. He said, "The Persian Gulf is the heart of Iran, and Dr. Ahmad Eghtedari, the heart of the Persian Gulf."
Mohammad Bagher Vosoughi, a history professor, also spoke about Eghtedari. He said, "For the past 60 years, you cannot read about the Persian Gulf without looking at Ahmad Eghtedari's work. Language experts, archaeologists, and historians all refer to Eghtedari's studies."
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See also
- Iraj Afshar
- Ehsan Yarshater
