Imamzadeh Hossein, Qazvin

Imamzadeh Hossein
امامزاده حسین
Imamzadeh Hossein, Qazvin is located in Iran
Imamzadeh Hossein, Qazvin
Location of the complex in Iran
Religion
AffiliationShia Islam
Imamzadeh, mausoleum and mosque
StatusActive
Location
LocationQazvin, Qazvin Province
CountryIran
Interactive map of Imamzadeh Hossein
Coordinates36°15′28″N 50°00′03″E / 36.2578°N 50.0008°E / 36.2578; 50.0008
Architecture
TypeMosque architecture
Style
Completed
  • 1404 Common Era (sarcophagus)
  • 1631 CE (renovations)
  • 1889 CE (renovations)
Specifications
DomeOne
MinaretSix
ShrineOne: Husayn
Official name
Imamzadeh Hossein
TypeBuilt
Designated7 December 1935
Reference no.239
Conservation organization
Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran

The Imamzadeh Hossein (Persian: امامزاده حسین, romanized: Emamzadeh-ye Hossein; Arabic: مرقد حسین الرضا) is an imamzadeh, mausoleum and mosque complex, located in Qazvin, Iran. The funerary complex contains the grave of Hossein,[a] son of the 8th Imam Ali al-Rida.

Built initially during the Ilkhanate period, the complex was extensively renovated by Shah Tahmasp I in the 17th century, during the Safavid Empire.[1] The complex was added to the Iran National Heritage List on 7 December 1935, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran. The complex is a holy site in Shia Islam.

History

The namesake of the tomb is the biennial deceased son of Imam Ali al-Rida. This passed in transit with his father to Khorasan in Qazvin in 821 and was buried at the site. Later more people were buried from the Safavid dynasty.

Architecture

The tomb is reminiscent of a generous palace complex with its own walled garden, plant rows, small Iwanen, niches, grave stones and precious blue and cream-colored tile decorations. The facade of the main gate is of six ornamental minarets surmounted. Is the main gate by steps, there is a large courtyard opens. Directly behind the gate is a pavilion-like, octagonal fountain house.[2]

The tomb is covered by a blue-yellow tiled dome.[3] The central portion of the building is decorated with numerous mirror mosaics; the mirror mosaics of the vestibule and the tiles of the facades date from the 19th century. In this middle part carried by slender columns porch leads to areas segregated by sex and has two entrances; left for women, right for men. The building may only be entered without shoes.[4]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ also Husayn.

References

  1. ↑ Shahshahani, Soheila (2009). Cities of Pilgrimage. LIT Verlag Münster. p. 32. ISBN 9783825816186. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Weiterleitungshinweis". Images.google.de. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Photographic image of mosque dome". Mw2.google.com. Archived from the original (JPG) on June 4, 2015. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
  4. ↑ Rashad, Mahmoud (1998). Iran. DuMont Reiseverlag. p. 146. ISBN 9783770133857. Retrieved December 18, 2015.

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