Imamzadeh Davood

Imamzadeh Davood
امامزاده داوود
The dome and minaret, in 2013
Imamzadeh Davood is located in Iran
Imamzadeh Davood
Location of the complex in Iran
Religion
AffiliationShia Islam
Imamzadeh and mausoleum
Location
LocationTehran, Tehran province
Interactive map of Imamzadeh Davood
Coordinates35°52′37″N 51°20′16″E / 35.87701°N 51.33788°E / 35.87701; 51.33788
Architecture
TypeIslamic architecture
Style
Completed
  • 16th century CE (prime)
  • 1832 CE
Specifications
DomeOne
MinaretOne
MaterialsStone; bricks; metal, aina-kari

The Imamzadeh Davood (Persian: امامزاده داوود; Arabic: مرقد داود) is a Shia imamzadeh and mausoleum complex, located in Tehran, Iran. The funerary complex was completed in the 16th century CE, during the Safavid Empire,[1][2][3] with renovations completed by 1832 CE, during the Qajar era.

The road to Imamzadeh Davood starts at the Haryas waterfall in Kan district and after traveling a distance of 25 kilometers, reaches Imamzadeh Davood. It contains the tomb of Davood ibn Musa, a son of the seventh Shia Imam, Musa al-Kazim. It is a holy site in Shia Islam.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Encyclopaedia of the Iranian Architectural History". Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran. 19 May 2011. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015.
  2. ↑ "Imamzadeh Davood". Iran Tourism and Touring Organization. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
  3. ↑ "Imamzadeh Davood (Emamzade Davoud) – Tehran". travital.com. Retrieved 6 August 2019.

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