museum of azarbaijan

In this article we want to introduce one of the top attractions of Tabriz which is named Azerbaijan Museum. It is a spectacular museum with valuable works from the history of Iran and Azerbaijan. Join Persiana Travel and Tourism Agency to travel to this attraction.

Get familiar with Museum of Azerbaijan

The Museum of Azerbaijan is one of the most important museums in Iran, which is located in the city of Tabriz, next to the Blue Mosque. This place is also one of the most important attractions of the historical and spectacular Tabriz city. It has very important relics of the ancient history and civilization of our country. The antiquity and richness of these works made this place as one of the most important museums in Iran. It proposed as the second archeological museum of our country after the National Museum of Iran.

In addition to the scientific and research importance of this place for researchers and archaeologists, domestic and foreign tourists have also mentioned it as one of the best tourist attractions of Tabriz.

This museum has unique and special works from the very ancient and historical period of Iran. It also has an attractive collection of old coins, a library of three thousand books and conceptual sculptures.

It has three floors and each floor has a unique collection of artifacts from different eras. Andre Godard, a French archaeologist, drew up a blueprint for the building of it. Ismail Dibaj, the then head of the Tabriz Culture Department drew the blueprint of this museum. It was officially opened in 1972. Address of it is next to the Blue Mosque of Tabriz, Imam Khomeini St., Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran.

Visiting hours of this attraction is every day from 9 am to 5:30 pm. It is closed on the days of Ashura and Tasua, the death of the Prophet, the martyrdom of Imam Sadegh and Imam Khomeyni.

History of Azerbaijan Museum

Museum of Azerbaijan is known as the second archeological museum after the National Museum of Iran. It has historical and artistic works from pre-Islamic and the Islamic era. It also has a unique collection of historical and ancient periods of Iran. This attraction can make us more familiar with the past and history of our country. In 1927 and 1928.

An exhibition of historical coins was held in Tarbiat Library in Tabriz. The holding of this exhibition was a reason for the formation of the idea of ​​establishing the Museum. However, the implementation of this project took years. During this period, many exhibitions were held in Tabriz. Finally, the construction of it began in 1958. Finding the right place to build a museum was not an easy task. With the great efforts of those involved, a suitable land was given to the Tabriz Culture Department. Tabriz Culture Department was responsible for taking care of this structure.

The initial plan of the building designed by the Frenchman Andre Godard. Ismail Dibaj, the then head of the Tabriz Culture Department, Drew and finalized the plan of it. Its building was built with the financial cooperation of the people and the government. Moreover, one of the newspapers of the time asked the people to donate their art and historical works to the Museum. Finally, the construction of the main building of it took four years and the expectations for its opening ended on October 4, 1972. Famous Tabriz architect, Haj Abu Aghasem, made the building of it.

Different sections of Azerbaijan Museum

Ground Floor

In this floor there are historical artifacts and objects from pre-Islam era. Valuable works such as pottery, sculptures, cups, bayonets and stones that tell the history of Iran are kept in ground floor. Other precious artifacts of this floor include a 3,000-year-old statue of a female goddess discovered in Rostamabad, Gilan. Another precious artifact is the bodies of a 3,000-year-old man and woman found in 1999.

First Floor

The oldest treasures of this floor are the works that belong to the ninth century and the city of Neishabour. The pottery of the patriarchal period and the symbolic lock of the eleventh century are among the spectacular works of this floor. This bronze lock discovered in Maragheh is in the section of Islamic works of this floor. The stamps and coins minted in all around Iran, which belong to different periods of history, are so significant in this section.

Basement

In this floor, there are sculptures that beautifully depict the story of human life from ancient times to the present. These valuable sculptures are made by the famous Tabrizi artist Ahad Hosseini. The newest part of the museum, is its lithographs. Lithographs and inscriptions from different historical periods are kept in this floor. Other works display in the courtyard, which include stone sculptures and inscriptions.

This valuable museum is an exquisite treasure that can acquaint us with the historical course of the growth and development of industry and human civilization in different periods of history. It is also a window to get to know the way of thinking and lifestyle of ancient men.

The Museum of Azerbaijan is one of the most important monuments of Iran. It is located in the city of Tabriz, on Imam Street and next to the Blue Mosque. The Museum of Azerbaijan known as the second historical museum of Iran that exhibits works from the pre-Islamic and Islamic eras. In this article, Persiana Travel and Tourism Agency tried to provide you enough information about this amazing attraction.