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Khayam
Museum
is established near his tomb, owing to the occasion of International
Congress of Celebration of Khayam, 17 May 2000, and his scientific
dignity, his works, especially those relating to astronomy, calendar,
mathematics, his frequent references to soil, pot, pottery and the
importance of the earthenware of Neishabour. It includes four parts:
The
first part displays astronomical objects such as observational
instruments, astrolabe,
various kinds of compasses and constellations.
The
second part houses bronze and metal vessels from the 12-14th century
AH( Khayam period).
The
third part displays clay vessels and glazed clay vessels from the
10-14th century. Most of the vessels are monochrome, polychrome,
carved, over glazed, stamped patterned, and ornate. The most important
of them are an earthenware decorated with brown Kufic scripts. The way
of inscribing Kufic script on earthenware is a matter of great
interest to researchers.
The
fourth part includes calligraphics, relating to astronomy and painting
of Hakim Omar Khayam.
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