Omar Khayyam
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Omar Khayyam was a Persian poet and polymath, known for his contributions to mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, and Persian literature. He was born in Nishapur, Iran and lived during the Seljuk era,
Statue of Khayyam by Abolhassan Sadighi, at Laleh Park in Tehran
Mausoleum of Omar Khayyam in Nishapur, Iran. Some of his rubáiyáts are used as calligraphic (taliq script) decoration on the exterior body of his mausoleum.
Inscription of a poem written by Omar Khayyam at Morića Han in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Stamp of Albania in 1997, entitled "850th birth anniversary of Omar Khayyam"
Persian literature
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Persian literature comprises written texts in the Persian language and is one of the world's oldest literatures. It spans over two-and-a-half millennia. Its sources have been within regions where the
Kelileh va Demneh Persian manuscript copy dated 1429, depicts the Jackal trying to lead the Lion astray. Topkapi Palace Museum in Istanbul, Turkey.
A scene from the Shahnameh describing the valour of Rustam
Bahram Gur and Courtiers Entertained by Barbad the Musician, Page from a manuscript of the Shahnama of Ferdowsi. Brooklyn Museum.
Bowl of Reflections, early 13th century. Brooklyn Museum