Water in our land, Iran, was considered as a valuable and sacred element from ancient times. Because of the dry climate of Iran, especially in the central areas, people used different tools and methods to supply and store water. Semnan province is considered as an arid region of Iran, which used certain methods and tools for obtaining water. Shahrud city is one of the most visited cities in Semnan province with its cultural, natural attractions. One of the attractions of Shahrud is the Shahrud Water Museum. The museum is considered to be the first privately held water museum in Iran, which was founded in 2012. Shahrud Water Museum with about 120 square meters area is located in an old building called Tekiyeh Berenji. In one section of this museum, you can see the old tools and gadgets related to obtaining water. There are also modern gadgets in the museum. These tools consist of 300 pieces including the oldest to the latest inventions including old water taps, aqueducts, measurements of water and old pumps. It's interesting to know that some of these gadgets date back to 500 years ago. In Shahrud Water Museum, you will see three halls and a gallery. In the first hall, you can see cultural elements about the sanctity of water, poems, celebrations and special occasions for prayer and think about our ancestors. In the second hall, there are historical objects of anthropology and water utilization tools. In the third hall, there are also new water technologies and inventions. If you are planning your next trip to Iran and Semnan Province, visit Alaedin Travel website or call our experts on +98 2174495
