War museum

Iran-Iraq’s war, which in Iran is mostly known as the ‘Holy defense’ or the ‘Imposed war’, forms a significant part of Iranian contemporary history, which has deeply influenced the lives, and visions of most people in this country.
Beside the largely-impacted Iranian modern culture by the war, which is noticeable in the great number of movies, poems, theaters and books produced each year to depict that era, signs and reminiscent of the war still outline an important part of Iranian’s daily life.

Streets and squares named after the many lost lives during the war while defending the country, ceremonies and special events hold at different periods of the year as the remembrance of the war and building museums and dedicating special spaces to picture the atmosphere of those years are just a few examples of the attempts taken to create a deeper and more profound understanding of the war among the younger generation and to document the realities occurred at that period in Iran.This city was the major location of conflict in the 34-day battle of Khoramshahr, during which was seized by the Iraqi army on October 24, 1980.

Because of brutality and destructive conditions imposed on people at that time, the city was called ‘Khuninshahr’ meaning ‘City of Blood’.

The recapturing and liberation of Khoramshahr by Iranians after about two years was a turning point in the history of the war and is honored every year as a symbol of perseverance and resistance of Iranians in defending their country.

By walking among the reconstructions of abandoned homes and schools of Khoramshahr, you will experience an immense feeling of sympathy with the people who actually lived those harsh circumstances.

Another important aspect of Iran-Iraq’s war is the vast number of ordinary Iranian people who, regardless of their age or background, voluntarily signed up to sacrifice their lives at the fronts for the country.

As a result, the museum tries to glorify this public mobilization as a unifying element among the different groups of people in the society as well.

Location: Iran .Khozestan. Arvand river