Mausoleum of Shah Rokneddin
| Mausoleum of Shah Rokneddin | |
|---|---|
بقعه شاه رکن الدین | |
 Entrance to the mausoleum, 2019 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mausoleum |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Shah Rokn-ed-din, Dezful, Khuzestan province |
| Country | Iran |
  Location of mausoleum in Iran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 32°22′44″N 48°23′52″E / 32.3790°N 48.3977°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Islamic architecture |
| Style | Timurid |
| Completed |
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| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | One |
| Minaret(s) | Two |
| Monument(s) | One: Ali al-Mashhour |
| Materials | Brick |
| Official name | Mausoleum of Shah Rokneddin |
| Type | Built |
| Designated | 23 May 1977 |
| Reference no. | 1377 |
| Conservation organization | Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran |
The Mausoleum of Shah Rokneddin (Persian: بقعه شاه رکن الدین; Arabic: قبر شاه ركن الدين)[a] is a mausoleum located in the Shah Rokn-ed-din district of Dezful, in the province of Khuzestan, Iran. It was built in the 15th century CE, during the Timurid era, and is the resting place of, Ali al-Mashhour, a son of Baba Rokneddin Wali.[1]
The mausoleum was added to the Iran National Heritage List on 23 May 1977 and is administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.[2][3]
History
The mausoleum and its turquoise conical dome were built in the 15th century[4] during the rule of Timurid ruler, Shah Rukh.[5] During the Qajar era, two minarets were added to the structure.[6] During the 18th century and up until 1885 CE, the structure was used as a Sufi lodge. During the 20th century the iwans were added.
Every Muharram, a large festival is held at the mausoleum.
Architecture
The tomb of Shah Rokneddin is the central part of the complex. It is topped by a blue conical dome with fourteen sides. It is attached to a small mosque, which is usually closed. Attached to the mausoleum is the Shah Rokn al-Din Bathhouse bathhouse. Also completed during the Timurid era, the bathhouse is separately listed on the Iran National Heritage List.[1][2][3]
Gallery
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Shah Rokneddin's grave in the mausoleum -
The prayer hall of Shah Rokneddin Mosque
See also
Notes
- ^ Also known as the Shah Rukn-al Din Mausoleum, the Monument of Shahrokndin, and the Tomb of Shah Rokn al-Din.
References
- ^ a b بقعه شاه رکن الدین در شهر دزفول واقع شده است که از دیدنی های این شهر محسوب می شود. www.kojaro.com (in Persian).
- ^ a b بقعه بابا رکن الدین ولی معروف به شاه رکن الدین دزفولی. majdifamily.ir (in Persian). Retrieved July 27, 2019.
- ^ a b بقعه شاه رکن الدین. ToIran, Tourism Platform (in Persian). Retrieved July 27, 2019.
- ^ "Shah Rukn-al Din Mausoleum". ToIran.com. 2014. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
- ^ خوزستان - دزفول - بقعه شاه رکن الدین. www.parsacity.com (in Persian). Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ "The tomb of Shah Rukn al-Din in Dezful". dezpars.ir. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
External links
Media related to Shah Rukn al-Din Mausoleum at Wikimedia Commons
