CGIE to republish ancient map of Persian Gulf

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TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) -- The Center for the Great Islamic Encyclopedia (CGIE) is to republish an ancient map of the Persian Gulf. The map was designed by a French cartographer in 1724 in Paris, said head of CGIE Kazem Musavi Bojnurdi.

He noted that the center is planning to donate copies to universities, libraries, and scientific centers in Iran and across the world.