National Library of Iran

The National Library and Archives Institution of Iran (NLAI), located in Tehran, is one of the largest and richest archival information centers in the Middle East. The institution is an invaluable treasure for the Islamic world and Persian and Oriental studies; It hosts rare Persian, Arabic and Ottoman manuscripts, masterpieces of calligraphy, historical documents and edicts dating back centuries. The library not only preserves millions of physical resources, but also makes high-resolution digital copies of rare manuscripts, old maps, photographs and microfilms accessible to academics globally through its digital platforms. The National Library of Iran serves as a vital center of cultural memory, meticulously preserving the deep-rooted literary and intellectual heritage of the East while integrating its primary sources with modern open-access digital humanities.