Tehran toy museum brings old childhood memories to life


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Bayat, a researcher in children's education, has gathered more than 2,000 toys from around the world. – Photos: AFP

Inside a restored house in central Tehran, toys from every era, from ancient Persia to Soviet Russia and the United States, share the same space, stirring childhood memories from long ago.

"I always thought that the target audience would be children and teenagers," said 46-year-old Azadeh Bayat, founder of the museum, which opened last year after six years of renovations.

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