Sven Hedin Photographs Sven Hedin, a Swedish explorer, travelled to Persia and Central Asia a few times between 1886- 1902. He crossed the Iranian Deserts (Dasht-e Kavir and Lut Desert) on his adventure trip.He also learnt several Persian dialects as well as other Central Asian languages. He was a photographer, travel writer, topographer and geographer. He wrote a few books about his expedition. He was also an illustrator of his own works. Sven Hedin published a book about these travels entitled “ Through Persia, Mesopotamia and the Caucasus”. He studied ancient ruins like Persepolis and Pasargadae, sketching monuments and theorizing about Achaemenid-era water systems. Hedin traced segments of the Silk Road in northeastern Iran, uncovering artifacts and recording cultural exchanges between Persia and Central Asia. Hedin’s Iran expeditions bridged adventure and academia, preserving a snapshot of Persia’s landscapes and heritage before modernization. His work inspires modern explorers and desert travelers.If you are more interested in knowing about him, please check out Sven Hedin Foundation website. Below is a collection of Sven Hedi photographs from different expedition trips that he had to Iran (Persia). The Cultural Section of Tehran Municipality is hosting an exhibition featuring Sven Hedin photographs, showcasing his expedition journeys through Iran’s deserts and ancient Persian landscapes. https://www.adventureiran.com/sven-hedin/
Sven Hedin Photographs Sven Hedin, a Swedish explorer, travelled to Persia and Central Asia a few times between 1886- 1902. He crossed the Iranian Deserts (Dasht-e Kavir and Lut Desert) on his adventure trip.He also learnt several Persian dialects as well as other Central Asian languages. He was a photographer, travel writer, topographer and
