Tomb of Khajeh Rabie
| Tomb of Khajeh Rabie | |
|---|---|
آرامگاه خواجه ربیع | |
 The mausoleum complex in | |
  Location of the complex in Iran | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia (Twelver) |
| Mausoleum and shrine | |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan province |
| Country | Iran |
Interactive map of Tomb of Khajeh Rabie | |
| Coordinates | 36°20′32″N 59°37′46″E / 36.3422125°N 59.6295133°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Islamic architecture |
| Style | Safavid |
| Completed | 1617 CE |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | One |
Dome height (outer) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Shrine | One: Khajeh Rabie |
| Materials | Bricks; mortar; tiles |
 The tomb of Al-Rabi ibn Khuthaym inside the mausoleum | |
Official name | Tomb of Khajeh Rabie |
| Type | Built |
| Designated | 6 January 1932 |
| Reference no. | 412 |
Conservation organization | Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran |
| [1] | |
The Tomb of Khajeh Rabie (Persian: آرامگاه خواجه ربیع; Arabic: ضريح الربيع بن خثيم) is a Twelver Shi'ite mausoleum complex, located in Mashhad, in the province of Razavi Khorasan, Iran. The mausoleum was completed in 1617 CE and contains the tomb of Al-Rabi ibn Khuthaym, one of the early Tabi'een and a companion of Ali ibn Abi Talib.
The complex was added to the Iran National Heritage List on 6 January 1932, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.[1]
History
The tomb of Al-Rabi already existed at the site after his death, and it was also visited by the eighth Imam, Ali ibn Musa al-Ridha.[2] The current mausoleum was completed in 1617 CE under the reign of Shah Abbas I.[1][3] He ordered the construction of the mausoleum to be carried out under the recommendation and advice of the Shi'ite cleric Baha al-Din al-Amili.[3] Later in 1726, the former Safavid governor of Astarabad, Fath-Ali Khan Qajar, was buried outside the mausoleum.[1]
Architecture
The mausoleum building is octagonal in shape. Four large iwans are on the middle of each side on the exterior. Surrounding the mausoleum is a large garden.[1][2]
An 18-metre (59 ft) dome, covered in turquoise tiles, tops the mausoleum. The tile work around the building is of matching colours. Inside the mausoleum, the tomb of Al-Rabi ibn Khuthaym is located underneath the large dome. There are also inscriptions written by calligraphers from the Safavid era, in the Thuluth and Bannai styles, located within the building.[1][3][2]
Gallery
The gate to the tomb's garden, by Aqa Reza Akasbashi, late 19th century
The tomb, by Aqa Reza Akasbashi, late 19th century.jpg)
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See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 آرامگاه خواجه ربیع مشهد؛ بنایی به قدمت صفویه [Tomb of Khajeh Rabie: Mashhad attractions, Iran]. safarmarket.com سفرمارکت (in Persian). Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- 1 2 3 مدفن خواجه ربیع مشهد کجاست؟. epersianhotel.com (in Persian). April 17, 2024.
- 1 2 3 "Khajeh Rabi' Mausoleum". To Iran, Tourism Platform. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
External links
Media related to Khajeh Rabi' Mausoleum at Wikimedia Commons
- 17th-century religious buildings and structures in Iran
- Buildings and structures in Mashhad
- Mausoleums, shrines and tombs on the Iran National Heritage List
- Domes in Iran
- Octagonal buildings in Iran
- Religious buildings and structures completed in 1617
- Religious buildings and structures with domes
- Safavid architecture in Iran
- Shrines in Iran
- Tombs in Iran
- Tourist attractions in Razavi Khorasan province
- Twelver Shia shrines