Document Type : Research Article / Original Article
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1 Associate Professor, Department of Urban Planning, Faculty of Arts, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
2 PhD Candidate in Urban Planning, Faculty of Art and Architecture, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
As an ideal and conceptual image of a city, the utopia of any society reflects its ideas, values, and aspirations, which evolve over time due to social, cultural, and economic changes. This image, though varied in form and scale, always aligns with the ideal of the city. From ancient times to the Islamic civilization, this concept has been articulated in various forms by thinkers and scholars throughout Iranian history. Today, its definition and application as a useful model in the design of contemporary cities hold significant importance. In this study, the concept of utopia within the context of Iranian-Islamic civilization, particularly with a focus on the intellectual framework of Hakim Abolqasem Ferdowsi Tousi, is analyzed and examined. The primary aim is to analyze and develop a conceptual framework based on the poet and philosopher's vision of utopia and its influence on the process of Iranian-Islamic urban planning. Through qualitative content analysis methods, the utopian concepts in the stories of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh are carefully examined and analyzed. Subsequently, the relationship between these concepts within the framework of the Iranian-Islamic utopia is thoroughly and comprehensively studied using a narrative review approach. The results of this study indicate that the Iranian-Islamic utopia, as a concept independent of time and place, emphasizes the principles of wisdom and knowledge, offering an ideal model for contemporary cities as they confront current conditions and environments.
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