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Danial-e-Nabi Mausoleum, Shoosh The same is located on the eastern banks of the Shoor River. This mausoleum is the resting abode of one of the prophets of the Israelites. This mausoleum has two courtyards, which are surrounded with chambers and porches. The mausoleum is located at the end of the second courtyard, which has rooms in three side of courtyard for a night’s stay of pilgrims. In this mausoleum, the sepulcher below the tomb is an old yellow colored stone devoid of any inscriptions. The ceiling of the mausoleum has beautiful mirror works with light apertures on eight sides under the dome. The foundations of the mausoleum are old but thick and strong. The upper section of eastern side of mausoleum is adorned with tile works. The dome of Danial-e-Nabi is a multi-sided, hexagonal in shape erected on a circular base. Imamzadeh Abdollah, Shooshtar This tomb is located on an elevation in the south of Shooshtar, around which is an old cemetery. Its stone entrance is related to the Safavid era. The tall portal has two minarets on either side and these are adorned with tile work. This Imamzadeh also has a quaint wooden door which dates to 1035 A.H. Its domed ceiling is adorned with flower patterns related to the Qajar period, and its brass sepulcher is a relic from the reign of Naseredin Shah Qajar. The current structure of the mausoleum is the effect of Mehdi Ali Khan, the governor of Shooshtar during the reign of Shah Abbas Safavid in the year 1002 A.H. The said Imamzadeh is related to the fourth Imam of the Shiite sect. Imamzadeh Shah Mir Ali Hossein, Behbahan The said is situated to the south of Behbahan. The portal leading to the area of the tomb, has three inscriptions on each side. In the older section are inscriptions dating 1053 A.H. coinciding with the reign of Shah Abbas Safavid II. Other Mausoleums and Imamzadehs, Khuzestan Other ancient Imamzadehs in the province are, Imamzadeh Abazar in Behbahan, Imamzadeh Seyed Hassan in Shooshtar, Imam Reza Deymi Mausoleum in Shooshtar, Abu Danial Mausoleum in Dezful, Peer Ishaq Masuloeum in Haft Tappeh of Dezful, Peer Roban Mausoleum in Dezful, Seyed Mohammad Giahkhar, Seyed Mohammad Mahro and Shah Abol Hassan/Shah Mard Mausoleums in Shooshtar, Shah Abol Qasem Mausoleum in Masjed Soleiman, Abbas Ali/Abbas Azim Mausoleum in Dezful, Baba Zeid Gilani Mausoleum in Masjed Soleiman, Imamzadeh Shahsavar Ibrahim in Eazeh, Imamzadehs Aqa Barakat and Anbar and Sa'dat Lali in Masjed Soleiman, Seyed Hassan Zahidan Mausoleum in Ramhormoz and Peer Shoja' Mausoleum in Shoosh, etc. |
