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Imamzadeh Ahmad (Mazar Bimarq)
This tomb is located 25 km. from Gonabad in the village of Mazar Bimarq. This tomb is in the shape of a tower, which is octagon. The dome of the mausoleum stands 4 m. high and the internal walls are beautifully designed. This tomb is from the Safavid ... |
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Imamzadeh Soltan Mohammad Abed
This tomb is located in a city called Kakhak, 24 km. south of Gonabad. This is the tomb of Mohammad Ben Jafar al Sadeq, the uncle of Imam Reza, which was reputedly known as "Mohammad Al Abed". The structure was erected during the end of the Saljuqi era ... |
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Soltan Mausoleum
Soltan Mohammad Ben Heydar Mohammad, reputed as "Soltan Ali Shah" was the famed Gnostic and founder of "Gonabadi" dynasty of Dervishes. He was a scholar of the second half of 13th century and the first quarter of the 14th century AH. The present aggregate ... |
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Ali Abad Tower
This tower is located in the village of Ali Abad 42 km. from the city of Kashmar. The tower has been erected on the fort and the minaret of which resembles a tower, and its facade comprises of decorative brick inlaying. The dome stands 18 m. tall, the ... |
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Atashgah Castle
This castle is located 12 km. north west of Kashmar. Evidence shows that this castle was important in its time. Nearby the fire-temple, a large cave exists, near the entrance of which a statue of a mounted soldier with a sword is noted. This is an historical ... |
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Firooz Abad Minaret
This minaret is constructed of brick and has ‘Kufi’ inscriptions on it, dating back to the late 7th century AH. Though the construction of this minaret is of plain brick - the bricks are laid in a zigzag pattern enhancing its beauty. Inside the minaret ... |
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Seyed Hassan Modares Tomb
Seyed Hassan Modares is one of the famous characters of the contemporary history of Iran. This personality was poisoned in the year 1317 AH during the reign of Pahlavi I. He was buried in the suburb of Kashmar, an area which was known as Tappeh Akhund ... |
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Namaq Village
Namaq is situated in a hilly area and many mountains have surrounded this village. It many historical sites,e.g., the tomb of the great Gnostic Sheikh Abol Hassan (Father of Sheikh Ahmad Jaam Namoqi) is located 500 m. from the village in a green plain. ... |
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Domenareh Golshan School
This building dates back to the 5th century AH (Saljuqi period). The minarets of this building are made of brick and delicately taper towards the top. Inscription on tiles (blue in color) are seen on the limits of these minarets. After the earthquake ... |
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Qiasieh (Khargard) School
This school dates back to the 9th century AH and is located in the village of Khargard (Khaaf). The founder of this school was Khajeh Qiasodin Pir Ahmad Khaafi, the minister of Sultan Shahrokh Bahador Teimoori. The architects of this structure were Ostad ... |
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Malek Zozan Mosque
This mosque is located in the plains of Zozan (Khaaf) and dates to the early 7th century AH. The remains of this mosque are two walls, an archway and a few pillars. On its inscriptions even the dates of the year 615-617 AH can be observed. This mosque ... |
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Akhenjan Tower
The tower of Akhenjan is located 22 km. north of Mashad and dates back to the Teimoorian era and the 9th century AH. The tower is octagonal in shape, the brick work of which is fancy and adds to its beauty. |
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Arsalan Jazeb (Aiyaz) Tomb
The tomb of this Toos governor, contemporary of Sultan Mohammad Qaznavi (beginning of the 5th century AH) is located 37 km. from Mashad. The walls of this square room structure are adorned with inlayed. Work on the fringes of these walls, there is an ... |
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Bazeh Hoor Fire Temple
There is a fire-temple in the village of Robat Sefid (Mashad) and most probably this square shaped structure dates back to the Sassanian Dynasty. |
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Ferdowsi Tomb, Toos
The tomb of the great poet Abolqassem Ferdowsi, can be accounted for a place of ‘worship’ so to be called by the lovers of Farsi Literature. This renowned historical site has brought fame for the city of Toos. The construction of this tomb began ... |
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