SAEDNEWS: The Azarbaijan Museum is a large edifice located in Imam Khomeini Avenue in Tabriz (East Azarbaijan province), northwest of IRan, and is noted for its wide collection of historical valuable vestiges.
This museum is a treasure trove of history, housing over 2,300 officially recorded antique pieces, with more than 100 additional artifacts currently under study for documentation. Its vast collection includes around 100 handwritten books, 2,500 printed historical volumes, and numerous works related to archaeology and scientific fields. On average, approximately 100,000 visitors explore the museum each year.
The museum is organized into three fascinating galleries:
Gallery One: From Ancient Civilizations to the Sasanian Era
The first gallery showcases some of the oldest artifacts, dating from the 5th millennium BC to the Sasanian dynasty (212–656 AD). Highlights include goddess statues, rhytons, two skeletons (male and female), and a carved marble slab known as the Bism Allah Stone.
Gallery Two: Islamic Archaeology, Coins, and Seals
The second gallery is divided into two sections. The first focuses on Islamic archaeology, featuring pottery from the 10th to the 19th centuries. The second section displays coins from the Achaemenid dynasty through the Qajar dynasty, alongside seals and stamps dating from the third millennium BC to Islamic eras.
Gallery Three: Modern Reflections Through Sculpture
The third gallery presents evocative sculptures by Ahad Hosseini, crafted in plaster to explore the fate of mankind in the 20th century, offering a striking contrast to the museum’s ancient collections.
With its extensive exhibits spanning millennia, the museum offers visitors a captivating journey through Iran’s history, culture, and artistic legacy—a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike.
