The catalogue presents archaeological evidence for ancient Greek-Iranian encounters in Iran collected by the project. In the present trial version, it contains 25 items (edifices and architectural elements, inscriptions on stone, metal and pottery, works of sculpture and coins) coming from 18 different locations in Iran and spanning the four major historical periods under study. Additional documentation is forthcoming.
The archaeological vestiges considered are each treated in a separate record and are classified under their respective places of discovery or acquisition. Access to the various records is provided by a gazetteer of the relevant ancient and modern places, as well as by a comprehensive synopsis of the documentation on display.
The record for each vestige comprises references to the circumstances of discovery and place of conservation, illustration(s) and description of the physical object, a commentary focusing on its significance with respect to the theme of the project, and a bibliography. The presentation is enhanced with links to online publications of relevant ancient texts, images and scholarly discussions.
Complementary information about the local Iranian contexts from which the various vestiges were recovered is provided by the place entries in the gazetteer. These feature, in addition to a location map and cartographic and toponymic references, venues for a gallery with site photographs and plans, a bibliography of excavation reports and studies, as well as references and links to archaeological documentaries, exhibitions of archaeological materials and further cultural content of interest for this project.
To facilitate consultation, locales of the same place that are commonly referred to by distinct names in the modern literature appear in the gazetteer both under the main place of reference and as separate entries.
