Fragment No. 46

When I met Shahin, he came to visit me on the recommendation of a mutual friend. At that time, I was working on a project where people, mostly traveling by bicycle, would express the word "peace" in front of a white screen.

However, Shahin's journey was a bit different; he traveled from Aachen in Germany to Tehran on his unique bike, and this trip took two whole years. Throughout this project, I learned a lot about peace from him.

Since that day, nearly eight years have passed. Instead of DHL, he brought me fragment #46 of the Pergamon Museum carpet, as DHL does not deliver in Iran.

Peace Museum of Tehran

Coordination meeting for the unveiling of the #46 fragment Caucasian carpet was held on Monday 2024/8/12 in the Peace Museum of Tehran with the presence of Mr Mohammad Reza Taqipour, Shahin Tiwai Al Sadat Hosseini, Alireza Saadat, Alireza Yazdan Panah, Mohammad Reza Mohammadi.

We traveled to Shahrud University at the invitation to give a lecture on "The Values of Travelogues" for students in the "Tourism Economics" program. During the session, a student introduced Ibn Battuta's travelogue, and Mr. Mahdi Gouhari discussed its values. Ms. Fatemeh Hemmati spoke about the "Culture Clubs" project and the 46th carpet journey along the Silk Road, while Mr. Alireza Saadat talked about "Peace on the Silk Road." At the end, Dr. Mahmoud Rahimi honored the speakers. Before the lecture, we visited Bastam, 5 kilometers from Shahrud, with Dr. Rahimi and tour guide Hossein Samadi Milani, exploring the tomb of the great Sufi Bayazid Bastami and an ancient mosque.

The Iranak Museum, also known as the Childhood Museum of Iran, is located in Tehran and showcases children's toys from ancient times to the present. The museum hosts a variety of programs each week aimed at engaging children. This week, children learned about the different stages of carpet weaving. Several weavers were present to teach the children about the process from producing the Yarn to weaving the carpet, all through playful activities.

Caravanserais have been significant symbols of hospitality, security, and peace along the Silk Road. These valuable structures also contributed to the economic prosperity of cities along the route. They offered equal services to all travelers, regardless of religion, ethnicity, or race, making them a representation of peace on the Silk Road.

The architecture of the Silk Road in Greater Iran was designed to ensure equality among all travelers. The caravan manager and the head of the guards held specific positions that allowed them to oversee the entire structure and protect the rights of the travelers.

Khayme Shab Bazi is a traditional Iranian puppet theater that entertains children while teaching them about life, courage, and peace. The show typically tells the story of a hero with a dark complexion who falls in love with a beautiful fair-skinned girl and seeks to marry her. Despite the girl's family's objections, the hero proves his worth through bravery and wit, ultimately winning their approval and marrying his beloved. The story is presented in a humorous and joyful setting, often accompanied by a musician playing the tambourine and sometimes a second musician on the kamancheh.

In all tales, the main character overcomes challenges and adversaries, emerging victorious. The story concludes with all characters singing a happy song together, emphasizing peace and acceptance of differences.