Researcher, Elamitologist, and the sole Iranian expert in Elamite and Akkadian cuneiform; the first to directly translate the Cyrus Cylinder into Persian.
Notable Works
Direct Persian translation of the Cyrus Cylinder, "Decrees of Achaemenid Kings"
Fun Facts
Before Arfaee, all Persian translations of the Cyrus Cylinder were based on English texts. Arfaee was the first to translate it directly from original Babylonian cuneiform into Persian.
Related Events
Cyrus the Great - Birthday
Birthday of Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid Empire. This date coincides with the ancient Shahrivargan festival and was traditionally celebrated as Father's Day in ancient Iran. Note: This differs from Cyrus the Great Day (7 Aban - entry into Babylon).
Cyrus the Great - Start of Reign
Start of Cyrus the Great's reign over Persia and then Media, the epoch of the Imperial Persian calendar.
Nader Shah - Birthday
Nader Shah Afshar, founder of the Afsharid dynasty and the greatest military conqueror of Persia after Islam. He defeated the Mughal Empire and brought the Peacock Throne to Iran.
Reza Shah Pahlavi - Birthday
Reza Shah Pahlavi, founder of the Pahlavi dynasty and father of modern Iran. He rescued Iran from chaos and led the country toward modernization.