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Azadi Tower

The mystery surrounding the name of Alexander’s Prison Yazd is perhaps its greatest appeal. Local legend maintains that the site was a fearsome dungeon built by Alexander the Great to confine his Iranian enemies following his conquest of the Achaemenid Empire. This dramatic narrative is what branded the site with the name Zendan-e Eskandar.

Key Internal Features

The internal spaces of the Azadi Tower are just as rich and complex as its external facade, housing a variety of museums, halls, and viewing platforms that complete the Azadi Tower Tour experience.

The Sassanian Archway & Four-Taqi Foundation

The Sassanian Archway & Four-Taqi Foundation
The lower section of the tower is a powerful architectural tribute, making it one of the premier Iran Historical Attractions. The monumental elliptical arch, standing 21 meters tall, is a colossal homage to the Sassanian Empire’s grand structures, like the famous Taq Kasra. This arch is symbolically divided into eight mihrab-like segments, illustrating the architectural evolution toward the pointed ogival form above. Furthermore, the four main supporting legs of the tower cleverly twist and connect to form four arches, fundamentally representing the ancient Persian Chahar Taqi (four arches) plan.

The Museum Hall (Talar-e Kohan) & Cyrus Cylinder

The Museum Hall (Talar-e Kohan) & Cyrus Cylinder
Among the complex’s most historically significant areas is the Talar-e Kohan (Ancient Hall) or Museum, where the famous Cylinder of Cyrus the Great’s Human Rights was unveiled to the public for the first time. This hall, along with the Iranology Hall and the Hall of Facts, provides context for the monument’s historical symbolism and Iran’s cultural richness. The tower complex includes a Library, an Amphitheater Hall, and a City View Point (Tamashgah-e Shahr), making it a comprehensive cultural center.

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The Museum Hall (Talar-e Kohan) & Cyrus Cylinder

The Museum Hall (Talar-e Kohan) & Cyrus Cylinder

Among the complex’s most historically significant areas is the Talar-e Kohan (Ancient Hall) or Museum, where the famous Cylinder of Cyrus the Great’s Human Rights was unveiled to the public for the first time. This hall, along with the Iranology Hall and the Hall of Facts, provides context for the monument’s historical symbolism and Iran’s cultural richness. The tower complex includes a Library, an Amphitheater Hall, and a City View Point (Tamashgah-e Shahr), making it a comprehensive cultural center.

The Museum Hall (Talar-e Kohan) & Cyrus Cylinder

The Museum Hall (Talar-e Kohan) & Cyrus Cylinder

Among the complex’s most historically significant areas is the Talar-e Kohan (Ancient Hall) or Museum, where the famous Cylinder of Cyrus the Great’s Human Rights was unveiled to the public for the first time. This hall, along with the Iranology Hall and the Hall of Facts, provides context for the monument’s historical symbolism and Iran’s cultural richness. The tower complex includes a Library, an Amphitheater Hall, and a City View Point (Tamashgah-e Shahr), making it a comprehensive cultural center.

The Museum Hall (Talar-e Kohan) & Cyrus Cylinder

The Museum Hall (Talar-e Kohan) & Cyrus Cylinder

Among the complex’s most historically significant areas is the Talar-e Kohan (Ancient Hall) or Museum, where the famous Cylinder of Cyrus the Great’s Human Rights was unveiled to the public for the first time. This hall, along with the Iranology Hall and the Hall of Facts, provides context for the monument’s historical symbolism and Iran’s cultural richness. The tower complex includes a Library, an Amphitheater Hall, and a City View Point (Tamashgah-e Shahr), making it a comprehensive cultural center.

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Author: Mojtaba Taghiabadi
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