Iranian Americans Raise $50,000 to Preserve Persepolis Artifacts
The Iranian-American community came together to celebrate the coming of Norooz and support NIAC’s continued efforts to protect the Persepolis tablets and support diplomacy, on March 7, 2009 in Mclean VA. McLean, VA – The Iranian-American community came together to celebrate the coming of Norooz and support NIAC’s continued efforts to protect the Persepolis […]
Thank President Obama for his wonderful Norooz message and ask him to protect the Persian tablets
President Barack Obama’s historic Norooz message recognized the greatness of Iranian civilization, the contributions of Iranian Americans to America, and that threats cannot resolve the differences between Iran and the US. The President also declared that he wishes to end the last thirty years of enmity and move towards constructive US-Iran ties.
NIAC’s Amicus Brief to Save Persepolis Tablets Available for Download
Last week, the National Iranian American Council presented a brief Amicus Curiae to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District Illinois Eastern Division in a lawsuit that seeks to seize and auction off thousands of historic Persian artifacts of substantial historical importance currently on display at the University of Chicago.
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Appeal for Protection of Persian Artifacts Reaches New Heights
Today, the National Iranian American Council presented a brief Amicus Curiae to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District Illinois Eastern Division in a lawsuit that seeks to seize and auction off thousands of historic Persian artifacts of substantial historical importance currently on display at the University of Chicago.
Takht-e Jamshid in trouble
It’s possible you’re familiar with this story from some of NIAC’s previous reports, (background, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6), but nearly 12,000 priceless artifacts from Takht-e Jamshid (Persepolis) are in danger of being auctioned off as punishment for Iran’s support for terrorist groups. The University of Chicago is the current home for the only existing collection […]
Save Persepolis Artifacts!
NIAC has created a group on Facebook entitled “Save Persepolis Artifacts!” Priceless 2,500 year old Persian tablets – currently on display at some of America’s preeminent institutions – may be put up for auction as plaintiffs seek to recover court-awarded damages against the Iranian government. NIAC has been following developments in the case closely and […]
Background on Persepolis Artifact Case
Due to a March 31, 2008 Federal District Court ruling in Massachusetts, Iranians around the world are feeling their grip on their heritage loosen. Artifacts from the ancient city of Persepolis and archeological site, Chogha Mish that are currently on display by Harvard University and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston are now on the chopping block. Due to the court case, Rubin et al v. Islamic Republic of Iran, these artifacts can now be sold on behalf of several plaintiffs seeking to recover $259 million in court-awarded damages against the government of Iran. The following is a brief background of the artifact case and its proceedings.
NIAC enlists major law firm to protect Persian Tablets
To defend the cultural heritage of Iranian Americans, NIAC has secured pro bono representation from a major law firm to protect thousands of priceless artifacts from Persepolis that are at risk of being auctioned away.
Legal Dance on Persepolis Artifacts Continues
For the past few months, the legal proceedings surrounding the sale of Persian artifacts on loan to American museums and universities had remained mostly dormant. That is, until, revelations occurred on three separate fronts of the issue. In the case of the Northern Illinois case Rubin et al. v IRI, two very separate developments have occurred. On March 29, new plaintiffs emerged seeking the clay tablets from Persepolis which are already targeted by the victims of a 1997 Jerusalem attack, Rubin et al. these additional plaintiffs want to lay claim to the artifacts so as to sell them and receive payment for a $2.7 billion decision in their favor.