Imamzadeh Ja'far, Borujerd

Imāmzādeh Ja‘far
امامزاده جعفر (بروجرد)
Resting place of Ja‘far,
grandson of ‘Alī ibn al-Husayn
Imamzadeh Ja'far, Borujerd is located in Iran
Imamzadeh Ja'far, Borujerd
Location within Iran
Religion
AffiliationShia Islam
Imamzadeh and mosque
Location
LocationBorujerd, Lorestan
CountryIran
Coordinates33°53′25.29″N 48°46′12.33″E / 33.8903583°N 48.7700917°E / 33.8903583; 48.7700917
Architecture
TypeMosque architecture
Style
Completed
  • 11th century CE;
  • 1317 CE
Specifications
DomeOne
Dome height (outer)
25 m (82 ft)
ShrineOne: (Ja‘far)
MaterialsBricks; mortar
Official name
Imāmzādeh Ja‘far
TypeBuilt
Designated5 May 1997
Reference no.1855
Conservation organization
Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran

The Imāmzādeh Ja‘far (Persian: امامزاده جعفر (بروجرد); Arabic: مرقد جعفر الكاظم (بروجرد)) is a Shia Imamzadeh and mosque, located in Borujerd, Lorestan province, western Iran. The mausoleum contains the grave of Abulqāsim Ja’far ibn al-Husayn, grandson of the 4th Shia Imam Ali al-Sajjad.

The complex was added to the Iran National Heritage List on 5 May 1997, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran. It is a holy site in Shia Islam.

Overview

Built in the 11th century CE, Imamzadeh Jafar is one of the few examples of Seljuk and Ilkhanid architecture in Iran. A very similar mausoleum is the Tomb of Daniel in Susa, south western Iran.

The building is octagonal with a high dome in the center. The height of the conic-shaped dome is 25 metres (82 ft) from the base. The main entrance is on the east side and there are two halls decorated with tile work from the Safavid and Qajar eras. The shrine is located in the middle of a cemetery with many old graves and trees.

The 2006 Borujerd earthquake caused extensive damage to the tomb. The mud-brick parts of the building were damaged and a hole appeared on the dome.

See also

References

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