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Imamzadeh Abdollah, Qazvin This brick structure lies in the midst of the cemetery of Farsjan Village. Externally the structure is similar to an octagon and the base of the dome rests on this octagon. The upper portion of the dome is beautifully adorned. Internally this octagon converts into a circular structure. The same is a remnant of the 6th century A.H. Imamzadeh Ali, Qazvin The above mentioned is located in the Shekarnab village of Qazvin. The structure is an octagonal one, with a rectangular skylight on each side. Within the structure there are two windows with colored panes. Its flooring is of "wind and cloud" tiles which are related to the Qajar period. There is a wooden sepulcher on the tomb. On the entrance of the structure is an inscription revealing the date of construction which is 884 A.H. Imamzadeh Ameneh Khatoon, Qazvin This tomb is located in the Panbeh Reeseh locality of Qazvin, and the structure is an octagon. Each side has a vaulted fake arch. With the help of supports from amidst these arches, an octagonal dome takes shape, which spreads out on the ceiling. From its façade the mausoleum has a circular formation, though its upper sector displays a cylindrical effect. The inhabitants of the vicinity state that this tomb is that of the daughter of the 6th Imam of the Shiite sect. Imamzadeh Bibi Sakineh, Qazvin This tomb is located in the midst of the ruins of Sonqor Abad (old sector). The tomb comprises of two parts, i.e., the main shrine and the porch. The shrine is quadrangle in shape, and to the four sides of the structure are embedded arches which serve as skylights. Above these are contorted columns on all sides which support a conical structure. The structure from a general point of view is oval or egg-shaped, and from the aspect of four corner works, it resembles Sassanid structures. The said structure is totally made of brick, and on the edge of the porch is a row of marble tombstones. Two dates are observed on these tombs, one being 922 A.H. and the other 1145 A.H. Imamzadeh Esmaeil, Qazvin The said is near the Shohada Avenue in Qazvin, and is a brick structure. The premises comprise of a northern and southern courtyard. Its porch to the southern side has tile work on the upper segment of its entrance. To both sides of the porch are chambers constructed in two storeys. The main plan is a quadrangle one with areas improvised for the elite on all sides; thus converting the internal architectural feature to a 20-sided one. The walls and courtyard are adorned with mirror and plaster work, and the ceilings with floral design. The flooring is a reputed style of the Qajar era, and displays a finished affect of white and blue tiles. The western portico of the structure is a quadrilateral, to the south of which is a vaulted altar adorned with plasterwork. The dome of the mausoleum has double covering and it was worked with tiles in the year 1921. The tomb is located in the cellar and the Imamzadeh is said to be a descendant of the 6th Imam of the Shiite sect. Imamzadeh Fazlollah, Qazvin This Imamzadeh lies at a distance of 200 m. from the Farsjan village of Qazvin. The structure from the external view is rectangular and comprises of two sections, the mausoleum and a porch. The latter is constructed of sun-dried bricks and clay. The upper segment of the mausoleum is an octagonal. The dome has a steep incline and is covered with square shaped bricks. On the dome is a brick cupola in addition to a pyramid like structure also made of brick, which rests on the cupola. Internally the mausoleum is octagonal and this divides into eight fake arches which have been hollowed out. Above this sector the structure gradually takes a circular formation. The original structure probably dates back to the 6th century A.H. Imamzadeh Kamal, Qazvin The same lies in one of the rural areas of Qazvin, known as Zia Abad. The structure is a hexagon with a conical dome, and is constructed of brick. The dome is based on a hexagonal foundation, and the lower section of the dome is cylindrical. From within the shrine is also a hexagon with a fake arch on each of these sectors. These arches and its corresponding columns support the dome. Within the structure floral patterns in various colors such as sky blue, green and pink can be noted. On the entrance is an epigraph of stone dated 861 A.H. Imamzadeh Najmedin, Qazvin The above mentioned Imamzadeh is located in the Bekandi village of Qazvin and is a quadrilateral structure. Till the height of 4 m. its walls are covered with black and green colored slabs of stones fortified with mortar. Above 4 m. height, the quadrilateral changes to a regular octalateral structure. At a short distance from the tip of octangle the base of the beautifully designed dome structure appears. Alike the interior side, the façade is a quadrilateral with additional contortions in the four corners. Imamzadeh Saleh and Imamzadeh Soleiman, Takestan The above mentioned tombs are close to each other in the Nahavand Village of Takestan. A rectangular chamber connects the two. Both of the structures are circular, and both have cellars which are the locations of the tombs. Imamzadeh Saleh is slightly larger than Imamzadeh Soleiman, and taking into consideration the vast cellars, resembles relics of the 6th century A.H. Though its brick work is on simple lines, the overall architectural features of the structure depict a perfectly completed affect. Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Hossein, Qazvin The said Imamzadeh is located within the city of Qazvin and is the resting abode of Hossein, the offspring of Hazrat Ali Ebne Moosa-Al Reza (P.B.U.H.), who passed away in 201 A.H. The primary structure dates back to the Shah Safi era. There is a date of 806 A.H. on the extremely valuable wooden sepulcher of the mausoleum which seems to be the earliest date noted here. This structure was renovated in the early 14th century A.H. The Imamzadeh comprises of the entrance, courtyard and mausoleum. On its vaulted entrance tile-work in geometrical design can be observed, and on the two sides of the structure are the minarets. The elevated entrance of the structure is majestic and each side of the door has a knocker under which is a phrase in the beautiful Naskh script. The epigraph affixed on the entrance is dated 1307 A.H. and has 12 poetical verses inscribed on it. to the both side of the threshold are five chambers along with a porch, and to the three remaining sides are other porches. The threshold leads on to the vestibule which ends up to a vast courtyard. The walls of this courtyard have fake arches, and in the center of the courtyard is a large octagonal structure that is an area where water for consumption is available, on the top of which an inscription has been affixed. The main dome rests amidst the four porches that are on the four sides. The mausoleum itself resembles a castle that overlooks its surroundings from the interior and exterior sides. Imamzadeh Vali, Qazvin The said tomb is located in the central square of Zia Abad, Qazvin. The structure is a quadrangle. In the higher sections its cornices are made of brick, whereas, lower sections have been constructed of brown stone. On the mausoleum is the dome which has a passage surrounding it, along with a cylindrical based structure. Within the structure, four colossal columns serve as support for the dome. The entrance door is adorned in a simple style and is related to the Qajar period. The original structure dates to the 6th century A.H. Payqambarieh, Qazvin This mausoleum is to the east of the Payqambarieh Avenue of Qazvin. It is believed that four personalities (the Messengers of the Almighty) are laid to rest here. Internally the structure is square in shape and its cornices are made of tiles. Sacred verses are seen within the structure, the same being of plasterwork. To the south of the mausoleum is a porch overlooking the courtyard connected to two anterooms on either sides. The large courtyard is on a lower level and has a pool in the center. On the entrance of the structure is a small tiled inscription. Other Mausoleums and Imamzadehs, Qazvin The Imamzadeh Soltan Seyed Mohammad in Mowlavi Avenue; Imamzadeh Mohammad Taher in the Avaj village; Imamzadeh Soltan Veis in the Niyaq Village; Imamzadeh Zahr Abad; Imamzadeh Bibi Zobeideh; Imamzadeh Esmaeil in the Dodaheh Village; Imamzadeh Ali Akbar in Sagez Abad of Qazvin; Imamzadeh Zallan in Narjeh Village and the Peer mausoleum alongside the cemetery of Takestan. |
