THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Mumbai Research Centre of The Asiatic Society of Mumbai presents
FROM BEHISTUN TO BOMBAY – A JOURNEY THROUGH THE WORLD OF CUNEIFORM with SHAILESH KSHIRSAGAR

This comprehensive course introduces participants to the fascinating world of Cuneiform script, beginning with theoretical foundations in Ancient Mesopotamian civilization and focusing specifically on Old Persian Cuneiform from the Achaemenid period (5th Century BCE). Students will develop practical reading skills by studying the Behistun Inscription's 1st and 4th columns, while exploring connections between the script and both Devanagari and Roman alphabets. The course examines the emergence of Zoroastrian deities in later inscriptions and provides archaeological evidence of the Achaemenid Empire's reach into Gandhar and India through direct textual analysis. The program culminates in an on-site reading of the Wadia Clock Tower Inscription at Mumbai's Fort, offering a unique opportunity to apply ancient Iranian language skills to a local historical artifact.

Monday, 2nd June 2025 - 4-6 PM
Wednesday, 4th June 2025 - 4-6 PM
Friday, 6th June 2025 - 4-6 PM
Saturday, 7th June 2025 - 1-3 PM

₹2000 (₹1500 Members)
Venue: Durbar Hall, The Asiatic Society of Mumbai
Registration Links:
General: https://rzp.io/rzp/CuneiformGeneral
Members: https://rzp.io/rzp/CuneiformMembers

- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande, Hon. Secretary Asiatic Society of Mumbai.
- Dr. Shehernaz Nalwalla, Vice President of the Society & Chairperson – MRC