Borujerd Museum of Anthropology: a journey into the depths of history and culture
Borujerd Museum of Anthropology, located in the heart of this historical city, is a window to the past and a treasure of the rich culture and customs of the people of Lorestan. This museum, which is located in Seyed Kamaluddin Nabavi Tabatabai’s house, a magnificent mansion from the Qajar period, creates a unique experience for visitors due to its impressive architecture and exquisite objects and dishes.
Steps inside and outside the house:
Upon entering the museum, it is as if you travel back in time and find yourself in the interior and exterior of a traditional house from the Qajar era. The interior, with its pleasant courtyard, luxurious hall, living rooms and a warm kitchen, presents an image of the daily life of traditional families. Outside, a large courtyard, a hall for receiving guests, special guest rooms and stables show the splendor of the life of nobles and nobles.
Narration of history and culture through the language of objects:
But the main treasure of the museum lies in its exquisite objects and containers. Step by step in the museum, you will come across fine pottery, metal and wooden vessels, traditional agricultural tools, historical documents and valuable manuscripts, each of which tells a story of the history and culture of the people of Borujerd.
Different sections, a treasure of diversity:
Clothing section: A tour of the colorful world of the traditional clothes of the people of Borujerd reveals the diversity and elegance of this ancient art. Clothes made of linen, silk and wool, each of which is a symbol of the culture and authenticity of these people.
Dishes section: Clay, metal and wooden dishes with different uses, from cooking and eating to storing food, show the taste of Boroujerdi artists.
Agricultural tools section: plough, scythe, spade and pickaxe, the tools that used to prepare the land for cultivation in the hands of Boroujerdi farmers, and today in the museum, they tell the story of the effort and livelihood of the people of this country.
Documents section: Documents and documents from the Qajar and Pahlavi periods open a window to the political, economic and social history of Borujerd during that period.
Manuscript Section: Exquisite manuscripts of the Holy Quran, Nahj al-Balaghah and other religious and literary texts expose a treasure of knowledge and spirituality to the visitors.
Borujerd Museum of Anthropology, beyond a museum:
This museum not only displays the history and culture of the people of Borujerd, but it is also a place to keep the customs alive and preserve the cultural identity of these people. Holding educational workshops, showing documentary films and setting up various exhibitions are among the activities of this museum in order to promote the culture and history of Borujerd.
