East Azarbaijan Tombs and Domes

Kabood Dome, Maragheh
This dome is noted for its beauty, being a ten-sided prism like in shape. It is said to be the tomb of the mother of Hollakoo. This structure dates back to the 6th and 7th century A.H.

Modavar Dome,Maragheh

 

 

The architecture of this dome is very interesting and resembles a watch-tower. It has been constructed on very simple lines and could be said to be a defense tower. Like the dome, the doorway of this structure has colorful decorations.

Ohady Maraghehei Tomb, Maragheh

 

 

Dated 670-738 A.H. he is reputed for his famous poem 'Jaam-e-Jam'. It is located in the midst of a verdant garden close to the building of Cultural Heritage Directorate.Dated 670-738 A.H. he is reputed for his famous poem 'Jaam-e-Jam'. It is located in the midst of a verdant garden close to the building of Cultural Heritage Directorate.

Qafariyeh Dome, Maragheh

 

 

This dome is from the 7th century A.H. and is square shaped.

Sheikh Mahmood Shabestary Tomb, Shabestar

 

 

This is the tomb of the great Gnostic and creator of the famous poem 'Golshan-e-Raz'. The said tomb is located in the city center in a garden called 'Golshan'.

Sheikh Shahab-edin AharyTomb, Ahar

 

 

The tomb of this great and famous Gnostic of the 7th and 8th century A.H. is located in downtown of Ahar and has several sections.

Shoara (poets) Tomb, Tabriz

 

 

Maqbaratol Shoara or the Poets Tomb is to the east of the mausoleum of Seyed Hamzeh. This is where famous personalities such as scholars (both in the field of literature and art) are laid to rest. Such as Homam Tabrizy, Khaqani Shirvani, Asadii-e-Toosi, Abol Alla Falaki, Zahirudin Faryabi, Anvari Abiverdi, Qatran Tabrizy, Sheikh Mohammad Khiyabani, Seqatol Islam, and the contemporary famous poet of Iran, Ostad Mohammad Hossein Shahriyar.

Sorkh (Red) Dome, Maragheh

 

 

This is one of the most ancient tombs of the city known as Qermezi Gonbad. Its oriental architecture is worth mentioning.

Other Tombs,East Azarbaijan
There are numerous Tombs (or shrines) in the Province of East Azarbaijan besides those mentioned above. Some of which are Vahsoodan va Mamlan, Dameshqiyeh, Jamal, Molla Bashi and Ilkhchi in Tesooj city of Shabestar, etc.

 



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