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Revival of National Identity in “Anjomane Asar va Mafakhere Farhangi”
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Alireza Esmaeili *   |
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In the final decades of the Qajar era, Iranian society experienced notable changes in its social and cultural structures, despite its continued adherence to tradition and long-standing values. This wave of cultural modernization - rooted in the ideas of Constitutional-era intellectuals - led to cultural and identity conflicts, prompting some Iranian thinkers to seek a remedy through the revival of national identity and a return to past national glories. In this context, the establishment of cultural societies and institutions such as the “Anjomane Asare Melli” (founded in 1925) by a group of cultural and political figures marked an important step. After the Islamic Revolution, the society was renamed the “Anjomane Asar va Mafakhere Farhangi” and continued its activities. Among its major accomplishments during its three phases of activity are the construction of nearly 40 memorial structures for cultural and national figures, the creation of over 20 statues and busts, the publication of more than 600 book titles, the first-time registration of nearly 90 archaeological and historical monuments across the country, and the organization of numerous ceremonies honoring hundreds of scholars and thinkers. Drawing on primary sources and documents, this article examines the performance of “Anjoman” in its various phases and seeks to answer the question: to what extent has “Anjoman” contributed to the preservation and dissemination of cultural heritage and the revival of national identity?
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| Keywords: Anjomane Asare Melli, Anjomane Asar va Mafakhere Farhangi, national identity, sculpture, memorial architecture, historical monuments |
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