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Imamzadeh Abdollah, Khomein The same is a pilgrimage site in the Reyhan village of Khomein. The inhabitants state that three corpses in an intact condition were found here in 1975. Two of which were the children of Imamzadeh Abdollah. Imamzadeh Abolqasem, Tafresh The same is situated in the Shahvaraq Village, 25 km. south west of Tafresh, and is related to the Safavid period. The ceiling of the said structure is adorned with plasterwork of the Safavid age. Around the square sepulcher are geometrical designs and sacred verses adornments. On the circumference of the Imamzadeh is a spring covered with polished marble slabs, to the west of which is an ancient plane tree dating back to over 400 years. Imamzadeh Khorheh, Delijan This Imamzadeh is the tomb of three of the offspring of Imam Mousa Kazem (P.B.U.H.). The structure is an archaic one and in a state of ruins, but is held in great respect by the women of the vicinity. Imamzadeh Mohammad Abed, Arak The said also reputedly known as Imamzadeh Mashad Miqan is one of the famed pilgrimage sites of this province. This tomb is near the village of Mashad Miqan, 12 km. north of Arak. It is a remnant of the Saljuqi era. Its dome has roman arches and its walls are made of brick. The above mentioned has been repaired in the Qajar period. Imamzadeh Mohammad Abed is the sibling of Imam Reza (P.B.U.H.). The aggregate draws hordes of pilgrims on Thursdays as well as on festive and mourning ceremonies. Imamzadeh Sahl-ebne Ali, Shazand This tomb is located in the city of Astaneh, amidst natural surroundings in Sarband. The structure and dome of the Imamzadeh is a remnant of the Al Booyeh era and is counted as one of the respected tombs of Iran. During the 9th and 10th centuries A.H., much of the endowments for the renewal of the tomb and expenditure of pilgrims was donated. The current structure of this Imamzadeh is related to the reign of Shah Esmaeil Safavid and the date revealed on the tomb is 772 A.H. The chest on the tomb has an inscription in Naskh script and its engraving is interesting. In addition to the chest, the doors and latticed worked window are counted as valuable artistic relics and attractive features. Imamzadeh Shah Hadi Shahveh, Arak The said structure consists of a porch, mausoleum, dome, courtyard and a few family vaults. Here 6 persons have been laid to rest; these were the offspring of Imam Ali Ebne Abu Talib and Imam Kazem (P.B.U.H.). The construction of this mausoleum dates to the pre-Safavid era. There is a strong possibility that the same had been a tower like structure, and during the Safvid period a porch and five porticos were added to it. Under the dome, three tile-worked tombs are noted, which seem to be of the Safavid period. These tombs have lattice worked sepulchres to the date of 106th A.H. The porch has three arches in the center of which is a platform overlooking a pleasant scenery. There is also a smaller porch which is a relic of the earlier times when the structure was constructed. This mausoleum is the tomb of the daughter of Shah Esmeil Safavid I. The same is adorned with fine vertical and horizontal epigraphs in embossed Tholth script. Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Hadi, Tafresh This Imamzadeh is in the village of Hamzeqan (Tafresh). This structure comprises of a mausoleum, dome, three porches, four chambers and a courtyard. The structure is square in shape and four areas have been improvised for the elite, two of which are located to the east and west. The dome resembles a helmet and is adorned with tile work affixed in the year 1346 A.H. The sepulcher is archaic, wooden and of lattice work, amidst which two historic and carved chests are present. There are two ancient carved doors to the eastern and western porches engraved with sacred verses. The entrance door is also a wooden and carved relic with beautiful geometrical and floral designs as well as sacred names. The main structure is relevant to the 9th or 10th centuries A.H., but its annexations are of the Qajar period. Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Mohsen, Arak The same is a four-sided structure constructed of slabs of stone and brick. Its dome is large but has a slight gradient. The interior view of the structure is octagonal. To the southern and eastern front of the mausoleum are two arches. The southern one has an altar. The wooden door of the Imamzadeh is an attractive relic of the 7th century A.H. Imamzadehr Shahzadeh Moosa, Mahallat This Imamzadeh is in the lower quarter of the city of Mahallat. It is the resting abode of three offspring of Imamzadeh Javad (P.B.U.H.). This structure comprises of two domes, three halls, a porch, courtyard and an ancient mausoleum. This square structure has two domes. Under the eastern dome is the tomb of Shahzadeh Moosa, and the western dome the tombs of Seti Amameh and Fatimeh Khatoon. This mausoleum has halls and porches on all sides and is free of adornments such as tile and plasterwork. The domes are covered with turquoise colored tiles and the name of the Almighty. On seven pillars of the structure, the date 1321 A.H. can be observed. To the three sides of the mausoleum is a courtyard overlooking the public mourning area or Hossainieh. To the north of this place is another small mausoleum which is square in shape. The person buried there was Baba Kamaledin, one of the mystics of the Safavid era. Imamzadeh Sultan Seyed Eshaq, Saveh This structure is near the Saveh Jame' Mosque, and comprises of a courtyard, porch and mausoleum. This mausoleum resembles a tower and is a remnant of the 7th century A.H. In later centuries some sections have been added to it. Octagonal shaped tiles of turquoise color, and narrow bricks also of the same shade and an inscription can be noted, which are the artistic works of this structure. The inscription denotes a holy verse is in the embossed Tholth script dating to the year 676 A.H. To an elevation of 4.5m. of the mausoleum, is a plaster work inscription with the Nasta'liq script carved on floral background. This comprises of twelve poetic verses and dates back to 1023 A.H. At the apex of the dome is the name of The Almighty with a floral design surrounding it. There is a tile-worked tablet on the tomb with an azure background on which is the Tholth script; the name of the person laid to rest within the tomb has been noted. This person is a relative of Imam Moosa Kazem. Qar-e-si Javan Pilgrimage, Markazi The same is located in the village of Varan Jasb. The inhabitants believe that it was here that the young Qarsi disappeared. There is also a mosque close by known as the Komeil Mosque where it is said Komeil Ebne Ziad recited prayers. This vicinity is held sacred by the inhabitants. Shah Qarib and Shah Qalandar Mausoleum, Arak The Anjadan Village has a long historical antiquity, and is located 37 km. to the east of Arak. This mausoleum (which is related to the Esmaeili sect), as well as the Chehel Dokhtaran Mausoleum are situated in the said village. These structures date back to the Safavid era, and the same were held in great respect of the above mentioned sect. Other Mausoleums and Imamzadehs, Markazi Other Imamzadehs of the province are: Imamzadeh Yahya and Fazl-al-Reza in Mahallat; Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Esmail in Nimvar, Imamzadeh Yujan in Yujan Village of Khomein; Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Essaq in Delijan, Imamzadeh Aoon Ebn Ali in Delijan, Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Yahya in Naraq, Masoomeh pilgrimage site in Naraq; Imamzadeh Seyed Haroon in Saveh, Imamzadeh Seyed Abu Reza in Saveh, Imamzadeh Havah Khatoon in Arak. Shahzadeh Ibrahim 45 km. north of Arak; Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Ahmad in Tafresh, Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Esmail in Saveh, Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Abdollah between Aveh and Saveh; Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Hossein in Arak; Bibi Sharaf Khatoon, 9 km. of Saveh, Imamzadeh Aqeb in Tafresh; Peer Morad mausoleum 14 km. of Arak. Peer Peyqambar mausoleum and Gonbad-e-Bibi in Tafresh, and the Haftado-Do-Tan in Sarroq Village, etc. |
