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Ceramic wine bottle, fritware, Iran, second half of the 17th century; in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Shiraz is the birthplace of two of the most celebrated figures in Persian literature: Saʿdī and Ḥāfeẓ.12
- Saʿdī: Returning to his native Shiraz around 1258, he authored influential works such as the Būstān (The Orchard) and the Gulistān (The Rose Garden). He is widely regarded as a master of the ghazal and one of the greatest writers in the Persian language.3
- Ḥāfeẓ: A 14th-century poet who brought the ghazal to its zenith, Ḥāfeẓ is renowned for his complex imagery and his exploration of themes ranging from mystical to earthly love. His poetry often reflects the social and courtly life of Shiraz, and his work remains a cornerstone of the Persian literary tradition.3
The garden tombs of both poets are located on the northern outskirts of the city, serving as significant cultural landmarks.1