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TEHRAN – In a ceremony held on Tuesday evening, the registration plate for the late Ayatollah Mahmoud Taleqani\u2019s historic house was officially unveiled, marking its inclusion on Iran\u2019s national cultural heritage list.<\/p>\n
The event, hosted at the National Museum of Iran, also inaugurated a special exhibition featuring rarely-seen photographs of Ayatollah Taleqani.<\/p>\n
The event was attended by Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, along with officials, historians, researchers, and members of Taleqani\u2019s family.<\/p>\n
The exhibition, which showcases 50 rare photographs from various stages of Ayatollah Taleqani\u2019s life, will remain open to the public until January 19.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the ceremony, Salehi-Amiri highlighted the significance of preserving the memory of influential figures like Taleqani. \u201cThis is neither a political nor a promotional gathering but an effort to introduce the younger generation to great personalities of our nation,\u201d he stated, emphasizing the importance of bridging generational gaps in understanding Iran\u2019s cultural heritage.<\/p>\n
Salehi-Amiri described Taleqani\u2019s house as more than a historical structure, calling it a “narrator of events” that holds spiritual and cultural significance.<\/strong><\/cite>The minister described Taleqani\u2019s house as more than a historical structure, calling it a “narrator of events” that holds spiritual and cultural significance. \u201cThis house is a part of Tehran\u2019s identity and has witnessed pivotal moments in history,\u201d the minister added.<\/p>\n Prominent historian and researcher Mohammad-Mehdi Jafari also addressed the gathering, stressing the duty to safeguard such invaluable heritage. \u201cTaleqani\u2019s house was a sanctuary for the people during the Shah\u2019s era [before the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution]. It stands as a material symbol of his legacy and a testament to his role in uniting people,\u201d Jafari remarked.<\/p>\n He further highlighted the importance of preserving Taleqani\u2019s personal library, which contains books and documents of historical value. Jafari urged the ministry to assist in returning any removed materials to the library so they can be accessible to scholars and the public.<\/p>\n Cultural heritage expert Eskandar Mokhtari also reflected on Taleqani\u2019s enduring impact. \u201cThere is a street named after Taleqani in every city I have traveled to so far.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cHis house is not only architecturally significant but also a site of monumental historical events that brought people together under his leadership,\u201d Mokhtari stated.<\/p>\n Ayatollah Mahmoud Taleqani, a revered theologian, reformer, and advocate for democracy, played a significant role in the movement against Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran.<\/p>\n According to organizers, the preservation of his residence and the exhibition of his photographs aim to honor his legacy and inspire future generations.<\/p>\n AM<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n