Iran

Luoghi religiosi 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.

Historic Mosques and Tombs — Mappa

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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…

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Malek Mosque

Malek Mosque This mosque is located in Kerman, Iran. The mosque was built at the time of Turan Shah I, Kerman Seljuk Sultanate, in the 11th…

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Ganjali Khan Mosque

A small Safavid-era mosque located within the Ganjali Khan Complex in Kerman. It features a single-shell dome and is renowned for its intricate interior tilework and marble carvings dating back to the early 17th century.

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Tomb of Artaxerxes I

The Tomb of Artaxerxes is a catacomb located in Marvdasht. It is part of the Naqsh-e Rostam necropolis and is the burial place of the…

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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.

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Tomb of Xerxes I

The Tomb of Xerxes I is a catacombs located in Marvdasht. This tomb is part of the Naqsh-e Rostam and is Xerxes I's Tomb.

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Masjed-e Jāmé of Kerman

Jameh Mosque of Kerman is a mosque located in Kerman, Iran. The mosque was built at the time of Mubariz al-Din Muhammad, Muzaffarids, in the…

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Agha Ziaedin mosque

The Agha Zia ol Din Mosque dates from the Qajar dynasty and is located in Arak.

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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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Takht-e Dargah-e Gholi Beyg

A Safavid-era stone mausoleum situated at the foot of the Ghal'eh Dokhtar hills in Kerman. Built for a local governor, the site overlooks the city and features traditional Persian funerary architecture.

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Tomb of Darius II.

The Tomb of Darius II are Catacomb located in Marvdasht.This tomb is part of the Naqsh-e Rostam.

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Aramgah mwlana zyn aldyn abwbkr taybady

A 15th-century Timurid mausoleum dedicated to the Sufi mystic Zayn al-Din Abu Bakr. Located in Taybad, the site is distinguished by its high iwan and elaborate mosaic tilework dating to 1444.