Khorramshahr War Museum: A picture of epic and stability
Introduction:
Khorramshahr War Museum, as the first and most visited museum of sacred defense in the country, is the narrator of the saga and stability of the Iranian nation during the imposed war. In a space of more than 1700 square meters and in three separate sections, this museum depicts the events before the war, during the war and the reconstruction of Khorramshahr, and as a valuable treasure, it plays an essential role in preserving and transmitting the history of the holy defense to future generations.
History:
The Khorramshahr War Museum was opened in 1375 at the site of the former Khorramshahr Governorate building, which suffered a lot of damage during the imposed war. This is a step towards preserving and reviving the historical identity of this place and commemorating the bravery of the warriors and high-ranking martyrs in defense of the homeland.
Different parts of the museum:
Pre-war section: This section presents an image of Khorramshahr’s development and prosperity in the pre-war era and allows the audience to get to know the state of this city before the war.
War period section: Narrator of the saga and persistence of Khorramshahr people in 34 days of resistance and 8 years of holy defense. Documents, photographs, military equipment and weapons, replicas and statues of martyrs and warriors form parts of this narrative.
The reconstruction section: It displays pictures of the ruins left by the war and the efforts made to rebuild Khorramshahr, and it is considered a step towards honoring the continuous efforts of the people and officials in the revival of this city.
Exhibited works and objects:
Documents: including directives, orders, reports and photos related to the imposed war
Military equipment and weapons: including all kinds of rifles, machine guns, mortars, rockets and tanks.
Replicas: a replica of the city of Khorramshahr during the war and a replica of the Jerusalem operation
Statues: statues of martyrs and warriors
Importance of Khorramshahr War Museum:
Preserving and reviving the memory of martyrs and warriors: As a treasure of the history of the holy defense, this museum plays an essential role in preserving and reviving the memory of martyrs and warriors and passing it on to future generations.
Promoting the culture of sacrifice and martyrdom: Promoting the culture of sacrifice and martyrdom and increasing the spirit of resistance and sustainability in society are other important goals of this museum.
Attracting tourists: Khorramshahr War Museum, as one of the tourist attractions of Khorramshahr city, plays an effective role in attracting domestic and foreign tourists and is used as a valuable source for understanding the history and culture of the holy defense.
