Allied Cemetery in Tehran
Allied Cemetery aka War Cemetery in Tehran is one of the most beautiful historical tombs in Tehran. This magnificent tomb, however, is the burial place of many soldiers and Allied forces in World Wars (I and II). Allied Cemetery is located on the south side of the British Embassy and is one of the most attractive tourist attractions in Tehran. HashtagIran Tour operator invites you to virtually explore the cemetery.
The Background of the Allied Cemetery in Tehran
The history of the Allied Cemetery in Tehran dates back to World War I. However, in World War I, the countries involved somehow plunged Iran into World War II to achieve their military goals.
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Iran’s geographical and strategic location was the most important factor in our country’s entry into the world war. In this regard, the location of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman in the south and the Caspian Sea in the north were the most important strategic positions of Iran in favor of the Allies to put pressure on Russian forces.
Soldiers who never returned home
Soldiers killed in World War I, 1914-1918, and World War II, 1939-1943, who could not be transferred to their homeland, were buried by the Allies in Allied Cemetery in Tehran.
Gholhak Garden and the Allied Cemetery
The Allied Cemetery in Tehran is located on the south side of the garden of the British Embassy in Gholhak neighborhood, located in District 3 of Tehran Municipality. The Garden itself is one of the historical monuments of the Qajar period and is also registered as one of the national monuments of Iran.
The Allied Cemetery Design
The Allied Cemetery has three entrances: the southern doors of the cemetery are located on Doulat Street, one of which has not been opened for years and people do not have the right to cross it. The north door, however, is the part that allows you to enter the garden and the British embassy. The cemetery is separated from the rest of the garden by brick walls, providing a haven for visitors. The historic Allied Cemetery in Tehran is one of the attractions of Gholhak Garden, which of course can be considered the most relaxing place in the neighborhood.
Allied Cemetery in Tehran; unknown soldiers of the World Wars
One of the attractions of this cemetery is the dome-shaped monument, which is the result of a combination of Iranian-Islamic architecture and architectural style in the West World, however, the aspects of Islamic architecture are more prominent than the aspects of Westernism. The dome-shaped monument is symbolic and in a way shows the burial of the Allies in an Islamic country. It is interesting to know that the inscriptions that are seen symmetrically on the turquoise dome of this building have the names of more than 4,000 anonymous soldiers.
In fact, the people on this list are among those who never returned home, and no one knows anything about them, and they have always remained a mystery in history. What a sad story……
Visit the Allied Cemetery in Tehran by HashtagIran!
Every year, on June 6, a memorial service is held in the presence of the ambassadors of the respective countries, and next to this cross, the victims of the World Wars are honored. Don’t miss taking part in the memorial service, people would share their grandfather’s stories regarding the war.
It is interesting to know that in addition to the soldiers and soldiers involved in the war, some other famous people such as British diplomats, their family members, and in general those who lived and died in Iran in this country are buried here as well.
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