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]
| Mausoleum of Shah Rokneddin | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| District | Shah Rokn-ed-din |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Dezful, Iran |
| Geographic coordinates | 32°22′44″N 48°23′52″E / 32.3790°N 48.3977°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mausoleum |
| Style | Timurid, Ilkhanid |
| Completed | 15th century |
| Specifications | |
| Minaret(s) | 2 |
| Materials | brick |
History
editThe 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
editTomb
edit
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]
Bathhouse
editA 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]
Gallery
edit
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "بقعه بابا رکن الدین ولی معروف به شاه رکن الدین دزفولی". Retrieved 2019-07-27.
- ^ a b c d "بقعه شاه رکن الدین | ToIran, Tourism Platform". www.toiran.com. Retrieved 2019-07-27.
- ^ 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/
- ^ "خوزستان - دزفول - بقعه شاه رکن الدین". www.parsacity.com. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ "The tomb of Shah Rukn al-Din in Dezful". dezpars.ir. Retrieved 2023-12-06.