Tomb of the Prophet Habakkuk

Tomb of Prophet Habakkuk
آرامگاه حبقوق نبی
Tomb of the Prophet Habakkuk is located in Iran
Tomb of the Prophet Habakkuk
Location of the complex in Iran
Religion
Affiliation
SectBani Israil
Mausoleum
StatusActive
Location
LocationTuyserkan, Hamadan Province
CountryIran
Interactive map of Tomb of Prophet Habakkuk
Coordinates34°33′06″N 48°25′48″E / 34.5516921°N 48.4299650°E / 34.5516921; 48.4299650
Architecture
TypeIslamic architecture
StyleSeljuk
Completed13th century CE
Specifications
Height (max)12 m (39 ft)
DomeOne
Dome height (outer)
7 m (23 ft)
ShrineOne: Habakkuk
MaterialsBricks; plaster; tiles
Official name
Tomb of Prophet Habakkuk
TypeBuilt
Designated28 April 1974
Reference no.969
Conservation organization
Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran

The Tomb of Prophet Habakkuk (Persian: آرامگاه حبقوق نبی; Arabic: ضريح حبقوق النبي)[a] is a Twelver Shi'ite and Jewish mausoleum located in the city of Tuyserkan, Hamadan province, Iran. The mausoleum is believed to entomb the remains of the biblical prophet Habakkuk, who is revered in some Islamic traditions as one of the Prophets of Bani Israil.

The complex was added to the Iran National Heritage List on 28 April 1974, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.[1][2]

History

The mausoleum was built in the 13th century, during the Seljuk era.[1][2] Local traditions claim that the site was originally a pre-Islamic tomb dedicated to Habakkuk.[1][2] Regardless of claims about the site, the mausoleum has always been revered by both the Shi'ites and the community of Iranian Jews. It has also been restored many times since its first construction.

In 1993/94, illegal looters tunneled under the mausoleum to steal antiques.[2] In later years, these tunnels were investigated during excavation works, and it was discovered that there was a crypt below the mausoleum, where the actual tomb was found.[1][2] Several legends also describe the discovery of the body of Habakkuk there, which appeared to have been well-preserved.[1][2]

Architecture

The brick mausoleum is octagonal in shape from the ground up and is 12 metres (39 ft) high.[2] The dome that tops the mausoleum is built in a unique conical formation, that is 7 metres (23 ft) high.[1][2] The conical roof has been formed out of 16 columns arranged in a circle and leaning towards its center, where they converge, about 5 metres (16 ft) above, to create its peak.[3] On the exterior, Jewish motifs like the Star of David are subtly visible as part of the exterior designs;[1][2] and inside there are inscriptions in both Hebrew and Persian.[3] The purported grave of Habakkuk is located underneath the dome.[1][2]

At some point, four towers and a gate existed around the mausoleum.[1][2] The ruins of such objects were found during archeological excavations.[1][2]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Alternative names include the Habaqoq Nabi Mausoleum (Tuyserkan), the Habaghoqgh Nabi Mausoleum (Tuyserkan), the Ārāmgāh-e Ḩeyqūq Nabī, the Ḥabaquq Mausoleum (Tuyserkan), the Ḥabaquq Tomb (Tuyserkan), the Mausoleum of Ḥabaquq (Tuyserkan), and the Tomb of Ḥabaquq (Tuyserkan).

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 آرامگاه حیقوق نبی (ع)؛ پیامبری که دو بار از دنیا رفت. تیتر شهر [reader.newshub.ir] (in Persian). Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 آرامگاه حیقوق نبی. kojaro.com (in Persian). Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  3. 1 2 Soroudi, S. (December 15, 2002). "Habaquq, Tomb of". Encyclopedia Iranica. Retrieved 25 May 2025.

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