Capacities of Shahnameh to reproduce symbolic capitals in urban identity

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 A PhD Student in persain Epic Literature, Department of Persian Language and Literature, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran.

2 Associat Professor of Persian Language and Literature, Department of Persian Language and Literature, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran

3 Assistant Professor of Persian Language and Literature, Department of Persian Language and Literature, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran.

Abstract

Today, urban spaces have many problems in theoretical and practical fields. In the theoretical field, the lack of a comprehensive and harmonious model with authentic Iranian foundations is the concern of many researchers and theoreticians of this field. In the practical field, imitating western urban planning patterns without considering cultural and traditional capacities has led to the construction of many spaces and buildings that are not very acceptable; Following that, the identity of the cities has undergone various changes and transformations; This doubles the importance of paying more attention to cultural-social capitals. Among these cultural capitals is Ferdowsi's Shahnameh. Although Ferdowsi's book is a world of conflicts, movements, battles for growth and progress, it can be said that this great book is a cultural charter that contains a huge part of the stability of Iranian identity. As it is a suitable capacity to build symbolic capitals. The current research, using the descriptive-analytical method and using documentary and library sources, seeks to explain how to use this cultural capital to create symbolic capital in urban and rural spaces and strengthen the urban identity by relying on it. did Relying on the capital capacity symbolized by Ferdowsi's narratives, it is possible to build a resilient identity and sustainable development of cities; Reliance on this sustainable development can rely on cultural and literary tourism.

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Volume 4, Issue 1
October 2025
Pages 319-344
  • Receive Date: 03 March 2025
  • Revise Date: 06 June 2025
  • Accept Date: 27 September 2025