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Mausoleum of Shah Rokneddin

Coordinates: 32°22′44″N 48°23′52″E / 32.3790°N 48.3977°E / 32.3790; 48.3977
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This article is about the mausoleum in Khuzestan province. For the mausoleum in Isfahan, see Mausoleum of Baba Rokneddin.
Mausoleum of Shah Rokneddin
بقعه شاه رکن الدین
Entrance to the mausoleum, 2019
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusMausoleum
StatusActive
Location
LocationShah Rokn-ed-din, Dezful, Khuzestan province
CountryIran
Mausoleum of Shah Rokneddin is located in Iran
Mausoleum of Shah Rokneddin
Location of mausoleum in Iran
Map
Geographic coordinates32°22′44″N 48°23′52″E / 32.3790°N 48.3977°E / 32.3790; 48.3977
Architecture
TypeIslamic architecture
StyleTimurid
Completed
  • 15th century CE
  • 18th century (minarets added)
  • 1971 (renovations)
  • 1991 (renovations)
Specifications
Dome(s)One
Minaret(s)Two
Monument(s)One: Ali al-Mashhour
MaterialsBrick
Official nameMausoleum of Shah Rokneddin
TypeBuilt
Designated23 May 1977
Reference no.1377
Conservation organizationCultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran

The Mausoleum of Shah Rokneddin (Persian: بقعه شاه رکن الدین; Arabic: قبر شاه ركن الدين)[a] is a mausoleum located in the Shah Rokn-ed-din district of Dezful, in the province of Khuzestan, Iran. It was built in the 15th century CE, during the Timurid era, and is the resting place of, Ali al-Mashhour, a son of Baba Rokneddin Wali.[1]

The mausoleum was added to the Iran National Heritage List on 23 May 1977 and is administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.[2][3]

History

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The mausoleum and its turquoise conical dome were built in the 15th century[4] during the rule of Timurid ruler, Shah Rukh.[5] During the Qajar era, two minarets were added to the structure.[6] During the 18th century and up until 1885 CE, the structure was used as a Sufi lodge. During the 20th century the iwans were added.

Every Muharram, a large festival is held at the mausoleum.

Architecture

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The tomb of Shah Rokneddin is the central part of the complex. It is topped by a blue conical dome with fourteen sides. It is attached to a small mosque, which is usually closed. Attached to the mausoleum is the Shah Rokn al-Din Bathhouse bathhouse. Also completed during the Timurid era, the bathhouse is separately listed on the Iran National Heritage List.[1][2][3]

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  • Shah Rokneddin's grave in the mausoleum
    Shah Rokneddin's grave in the mausoleum
  • The prayer hall of Shah Rokneddin Mosque
    The prayer hall of Shah Rokneddin Mosque

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Also known as the Shah Rukn-al Din Mausoleum, the Monument of Shahrokndin, and the Tomb of Shah Rokn al-Din.

References

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  1. ^ a b بقعه شاه رکن‌ الدین در شهر دزفول واقع شده است که از دیدنی های این شهر محسوب می شود. www.kojaro.com (in Persian).
  2. ^ a b بقعه بابا رکن الدین ولی معروف به شاه رکن الدین دزفولی. majdifamily.ir (in Persian). Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  3. ^ a b بقعه شاه رکن الدین. ToIran, Tourism Platform (in Persian). Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  4. ^ "Shah Rukn-al Din Mausoleum". ToIran.com. 2014. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  5. ^ خوزستان - دزفول - بقعه شاه رکن الدین. www.parsacity.com (in Persian). Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  6. ^ "The tomb of Shah Rukn al-Din in Dezful". dezpars.ir. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
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