The Mausoleum of Prophet Qeydar (Farsi: آرامگاه قیدار نبی) is a historic mausoleum located in the city of Qeydar in Khodabandeh County, Iran.[1][2][3] The mausoleum is believed to entomb the remains of Qedar, one of the sons of Ishmael and hence a grandson of the biblical Abraham. This mausoleum is the 321st national monument of Iran.[2][1]
| Mausoleum of Prophet Qeydar | |
|---|---|
آرامگاه قیدار نبی | |
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shi'a |
| Province | Zanjan Province |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Qeydar, Khodabandeh County, Iran |
| Geographic coordinates | 36°06′59″N 48°35′08″E / 36.11629°N 48.58542°E |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Bulughan Khatun (wife of Ghazan) |
| Date established | 1316 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Site area | 120.35 square metres (approximately) |
| Shrine(s) | 1 |
| Materials | bricks and stone |
History edit
The present mausoleum was built in 1316 by the wife of Mahmud Ghazan, Bulughan Khatun.[1][2] A further restoration was funded by a Sufi leader, Timur Khan Soltaniyeh, in 1351.[1][2] However, an earlier structure existed before the 14th century.[1][2]
Architecture edit
The mausoleum of Prophet Qeydar has an area of approximately 120.40 square metres, in a rectangular shape.[2][1] A simple brick dome tops the mausoleum. On the southern side of the shabestan is an early Nastaliq inscription dating back to 1316, which details the first construction by Bulughan Khatun.[2][1]
The building is entered from the southern side.[2][1] On the western side of the building, there is a basement, which was intended as a farm for cattle. There are also rooms and hostels that were constructed for visitors and pilgrims.[1][2]
Inside the mausoleum, the alleged grave of the Prophet is located underneath the dome.[2][1] It is covered by a zarih, and made of walnut wood.[2][1] Islamic calligraphy is engraved onto the zarih, and gold is embedded in it as well.[2][1]
Artifacts edit
The mausoleum houses an ancient copy of the Holy Qur'an. It is written on papyrus, with a cover made of leather.[2][1]
Gallery edit
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A gateway to the mausoleum, viewed from the inside -
A view of the exterior of the mausoleum, with a swimming pool in the foreground. -
Nastaliq inscription in the mausoleum -
The purported tomb of Qedar -
Some detailing underneath the dome
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m https://zanjan.mcth.ir/en/Database/agentType/View/PropertyID/3118
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "آرامگاه قیدار نبىّ ع ـ خدابنده :: مزارات ایران و جهان اسلام". shrines.ir. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ "آرامگاه پیامبری در زنجان که جانشین حضرت اسماعیل (ع) بود + تصاویر - تسنیم". خبرگزاری تسنیم | Tasnim (in Persian). Retrieved 2023-11-28.