Iran History on View at Zanjan Museum Of Anthropology

Date: 25 October 2022 - 20:47

News ID: ۱۰۸۲۳۴

TEHRAN (IP) - The historical Edifice of Rakhtshooy Khaneh (House for cloth washing) located in the historical part of Zanjan city and, as an anthropology museum, is considered one of the sightseeing and tourist places.
The most important and attractive part of the historical complex is Rakhtshooy Khaneh, which is beautifully and uniquely designed. Rakhtshooy Khaneh is a unique monument built in 1307 AH and is an only-women place where they used to wash clothes.
Two brothers named Akbar and Ismaeel built Rakhtshooy Khaneh. As Zanjan has very harsh winters, they build it there for women’s convenience. The laundry section has been built with 11 columns.
Zanjan’s Rakhtshooy Khaneh has been registered in Iran’s national monuments list. As an anthropological museum, the historical Edifice of Rakhtshooy Khaneh attracts tourists and history lovers.
Zanjan is a city in northwest Iran, serving as the capital of Zanjan Province.