Tomb of Samuel, Iran
| Mausoleum of Prophet Samuel | |
|---|---|
آرامگاه اشموئیل نبی | |
  Location of the mausoleum in Iran | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia Islam |
| Mausoleum | |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Near Verdeh, Zarandieh County, Markazi Province |
| Country | Iran |
Interactive map of Mausoleum of Prophet Samuel | |
| Coordinates | 35°13′47″N 50°10′53″E / 35.22966°N 50.18145°E |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | 1 |
| Materials | Brick, stone |
Official name | Mausoleum of Prophet Samuel |
| Type | Built |
| Designated | 1975 |
| Reference no. | 1181 |
Conservation organization | Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran |
The Mausoleum of Prophet Samuel (Persian: آرامگاه اشموئیل نبی) is a Shi'ite mausoleum located in Zarandieh County, in the province of Zanjan, Iran. It is believed by locals to be the burial place of Samuel.
The mausoleum was added to the Iran National Heritage List in 1938 and is administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.[1][2][3] It is built to the direction of Jerusalem, like other Jewish shrines.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ "The tomb of Ishmuel Nabi". Tombs of Iran and the Islamic world. October 9, 2023.
- ↑ "The tomb of Ishmuel Nabi". SeeIran. October 9, 2023.
- ↑ "Historical Geography of Saveh". sid.ir. October 9, 2023.
- ↑ "اشموئیل نبی (ع)؛ پیامبری مهجور". IRNA. October 9, 2023.
