Ebrat Museum, Torture museum and former prison in District 12, Tehran, Iran
The three-story circular building contains multiple cells and corridors, with a central courtyard covered by a glass skylight in Pahlavi architectural style.
German engineers constructed this facility in 1932 under Reza Pahlavi's direction, making it the first modern prison in Iran.
The museum presents sculptures and exhibits depicting the methods used by SAVAK secret police during the Shah's regime through detailed recreations.
Located in Tehran's National Garden on Yarjani Street, the museum offers guided tours with English explanations accompanying the main installations.
The building's architecture incorporates specific acoustic features that made sounds travel through cells, affecting the mental state of former detainees.
Location: District 12
Official opening: 1932
Architectural style: Pahlavi architecture
Part of: National Garden
Website: https://ebratmuseum.ir
GPS coordinates: 35.68706,51.41875
Latest update: March 18, 2025 18:54
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