Religious sites in Iran
Historic Mosques and Tombs
This collection spans over two millennia of Iranian history, from the monumental rock-cut Achaemenid royal tombs at Naqsh-e Rostam to the intricate tilework of Islamic-era mosques. Significant sites include the 11th-century Seljuk Malek Mosque and the Safavid-era Ganjali Khan complex in Kerman. The list also highlights Qajar architecture in Sanandaj and Arak, alongside prominent regional mausoleums, illustrating the evolution of Persian funerary and religious design through the Achaemenid, Seljuk, Safavid, and Qajar dynasties.
Tomb of Darius I
The tomb of Darius the Great is one of the four tombs for Achaemenid kings at the historical site of Naqsh-e Rostam, located about 12…
Khajeh Atabak Mausoleum
An 11th-century Seljuk-era mausoleum in Kerman. The octagonal brick structure is notable for its historic plaster inscriptions and Kufic calligraphy, serving as the burial site for a prominent Seljuk minister.
Dar ul-Ihsan Mosque
The Dar ul-Ihsan Mosque Or Jameh Mosque of Sananda dates from the Qajar dynasty and is located in Sanandaj.
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