Where is Iran National Jewelry Museum?
Among the museums of Tehran, it is possible to visit a magnificent museum. The National Jewelry Museum is a treasure trove of ancient Iranian jewelry which is one of the best tourist sights in Tehran. The expensive jewelry on display in this museum dates back to the Safavid era. Before that time, there was no attempt to collect and protect Iranian treasures and ornamental stones. At present, there is a collection of the most precious jewels in the world in this museum. And, Iran Central Bank in Tehran is responsible for preserving these valuable assets.
History of National Jewelry of Iran
After the beginning of Safavid rule, kings began to buy and collect objects and precious stones from neighboring countries. Nader Shah Afshar looted some of these jewels during the Afghan invasion of Iran. He made good efforts to return many of these jewels to Iran. But some of the jewelry looted by the Afghans was handed over to India. Nader Shah wrote several letters to the King of India to get the jewels back, but received no reply. Finally, Nader Shah invaded India.
What objects are keeping in the National Jewelry Museum?
After this campaign, the then king of India presented many gifts and jewels to Nader Shah. However, many of these gifts never reached Iran for various reasons. Some of these valuable treasures were bought from the markets of India, the Ottoman Empire and European countries such as Italy and France.
Precious thrones refer to Qajar period. Reza Shah Pahlavi also transferred these jewels to the basement of the Marble Palace. At present, these objects and jewels constitute a large part of the Iran banknote support sowing Iranian national jewels value.
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