Expert Commentary September 5, 2026

Nizami Ganjavi Heritage in Iran: Claims and Truths

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Originally published on The Diplomatic Insight, IPDS’s sister publication. IPDS is pleased to showcase this piece by Prof. Dr. Eynulla Madatli, Executive Director, Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences; former Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan.

Although centuries have passed, interest in the heritage of Nizami Ganjavi (1141–1209) is constantly growing across Azerbaijan and beyond. The decision “On measures to further improve the study, publication, and promotion of the heritage of the great Azerbaijani poet and thinker Nizami Ganjavi” continues to shape scholarship on this heritage today.

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