TEHRAN – Construction of four new museum sites is underway in Kermanshah to enrich the ancient city’s cultural heritage landscape.

Speaking on Thursday, the provincial director-general of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts announced the initiation of four museum sites within Kermanshah.

Detailing the initiative, Dariush Farmani stated that the establishment of museum sites in the Anahita Temple, the historical city of Dinavar, the Sassanid Historical Ensemble of Qasr-e Shirin, and the Qabaq Tappeh in Kuzaran is on the agenda.

Farmani added that the Anahita Temple site holds great potential for conversion into a museum site, with necessary funds allocated for further archaeological excavations.

Dinavar is another potential site, he underscored, despite some destruction due to modern city construction, emphasizing the possibility of establishing a museum site through archaeological endeavors.

Additionally, Farmani pointed out the promising prospects for a museum site establishment in Qasr-e Shirin, citing historical Sassanid structures within the city, such as the Khosrow Palace, Charqapi, Ban Qaleh, and the Sassanid canal.

The official also identified Qabaq Tappeh as a rural museum site candidate, noting recent archaeological discoveries of Assyrian remnants and, increasing its archaeological significance.

According to the official, over the past year, 50 restoration projects have been implemented in the cultural heritage sites of the province.

Kermanshah province, nestled in the western part of Iran, boasts a rich cultural heritage that spans millennia. Its strategic location at the crossroads of ancient trade routes has endowed it with a diverse tapestry of historical sites, artifacts, and architectural wonders. As a result, the province has long been recognized as a treasure trove of archaeological marvels, offering invaluable insights into the region’s past.

The existing museum capacity in Kermanshah province includes several notable institutions, such as the Kermanshah Museum of Anthropology, and the Taq-e Bostan Museum, renowned for its impressive Sassanid rock reliefs and archaeological exhibits.

Moreover, Kermanshah’s museum landscape is complemented by a network of cultural centers and historical sites, each contributing to the province’s vibrant cultural scene. From the iconic Bisotun Inscription, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the majestic Anahita Temple, Kermanshah offers visitors a captivating journey through time.

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