Hamedan Archaeological Museum, also known as Hegmataneh Museum, is one of the richest museums in Iran, located in Imam Khomeini Square, Hamedan. This museum is located in a magnificent building that was originally built as a school called “Porvesh School” in 1312.
This museum has two separate sections:
Hegmataneh Museum: This section contains ancient objects related to the Medes, Achaemenids, Parthians and Sasanians.
Among the important works of Hamedan Archaeological Museum, the following can be mentioned:
Stone lion: This stone statue belongs to the Achaemenid period and was discovered in Hegmatane hill.
Coins: These coins belong to different historical eras and were collected from different parts of Iran.
Clay inscriptions: These inscriptions are written in cuneiform and provide valuable information about the history, culture and economy of the Medes.
Clay dishes: These dishes show the creativity and skill of potters in ancient times in terms of variety and elegance.
Statues: The statues discovered in Hegmatane Museum present a picture of gods, kings and common people in ancient times.
Jewelry: The jewelry exhibited in this museum shows the elegance and beauty of the art of metalworking in ancient times.
Hamedan Archaeological Museum is an attractive place for those interested in history and culture. Visiting this museum will open a window to Iran’s ups and downs history.
