Mausoleum of Shah Rokneddin

Mausoleum of Shah Rokneddin
Religion
AffiliationIslam
DistrictShah Rokn-ed-din
StatusActive
Location
LocationDezful, Iran
Geographic coordinates32°22′44″N 48°23′52″E / 32.3790°N 48.3977°E / 32.3790; 48.3977
Architecture
Typemausoleum
StyleTimurid, Ilkhanid
Completed15th century
Specifications
Minaret(s)2
Materialsbrick

The Mausoleum of Shah Rokneddin (Farsi: بقعه شاه رکن الدین) is a historical mausoleum in the Shah Rokn-ed-din district of Dezful, Iran. It was built during the Timurid period, and it is number 8386 on Iran's list of national monuments.[1][2] The mausoleum entombs the remains of a son of Baba Rokneddin Wali.[3]

History

The mausoleum and its conical dome were built in the 15th century during the rule of Timurid ruler, Shah Rukh.[4] During the Qajar period, two minarets were added to the structure.[5] Every Muharram, a large festival is held at the mausoleum.

Architectural features

Tomb

Shah Rokneddin's grave in the mausoleum

The tomb of Shah Rokneddin is the central part of the complex. It is topped by a blue conical dome with fourteen sides.[3][2] It is attached to a small mosque, which is usually closed.[3][2][1]

The prayer hall of Shah Rokneddin Mosque

Bathhouse

Main article: Shah Rokn al-Din Bathhouse

A bathhouse attached to the mausoleum. It on its own is also a national monument, numbered 8379. It was built in the Timurid period as well.[1][3][2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "بقعه بابا رکن الدین ولی معروف به شاه رکن الدین دزفولی". Retrieved 2019-07-27.
  2. ^ a b c d "بقعه شاه رکن الدین | ToIran, Tourism Platform". www.toiran.com. Retrieved 2019-07-27.
  3. ^ a b c d https://www.kojaro.com/attraction/9648-%D8%A8%D9%82%D8%B9%D9%87-%D8%B1%DA%A9%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%DB%8C%D9%86/
  4. ^ "خوزستان - دزفول - بقعه شاه رکن الدین". www.parsacity.com. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  5. ^ "The tomb of Shah Rukn al-Din in Dezful". dezpars.ir. Retrieved 2023-12-06.