TEHRAN - In honor of Hamadan’s National Day which coincides with the birthday of Avicenna, the province will offer free entry to all its museums on Thursday, August 22, said a local official.

“Hamadan boasts 21 museums,” Amirhossein Fariba brought to light, highlighting the rich significance of the province, home to 1,752 historical and cultural sites, making it a key destination in Iran’s tourism industry.

1,004 of these sites, Fariba noted, are registered on national heritage List. Among these, the ancient city of Ecbatana (Hegmataneh), which recently gained UNESCO world Heritage label, stands out as evidence of Hamadan’s status as one of the oldest cities in Iran and the world, having been the capital of the first Iranian empire, the Medes, according to the official.

Hamadan, one of Iran’s oldest and most historically significant cities, is home to a diverse range of museums that showcase its rich cultural heritage. Among the most notable is the Avicenna Mausoleum, dedicated to the renowned Persian polymath, which not only serves as a museum but also as a cultural symbol of the city.

The Ecbatana Museum, located in the ancient city of Hegmataneh, offers insights into Hamadan’s past as the capital of the Median Empire. Additionally, the Alavian Dome and the Tomb of Esther and Mordechai highlight the religious and architectural diversity that has shaped the city.

Hamadan’s museums play a crucial role in preserving and promoting the province’s vast historical and cultural assets. With thousands of historical sites and natural attractions, these institutions provide invaluable resources for education and tourism, reflecting Hamadan’s status as the “capital of history and civilization of Iran.”
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