Imamzadeh Hossein, Qazvin
| Imamzadeh Hossein | |
|---|---|
مسجد جامع عتيق قزوین | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Imamzadeh, mausoleum and mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Qazvin, Qazvin Province |
| Country | Iran |
Location of the complex in Iran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 36°15′28″N 50°00′03″E / 36.2578°N 50.0008°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | |
| Completed |
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| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | One |
| Minaret(s) | Six |
| Shrine(s) | One: Husayn |
| Official name | Imamzadeh Hossein |
| Type | Built |
| Designated | 7 December 1935 |
| Reference no. | 239 |
| Conservation organization | Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran |
The Imamzadeh Hossein (Persian: مسجد جامع عتيق قزوین, romanized: Emamzadeh-ye Hossein; Arabic: مرقد حسين الرض) is an imamzadeh, mausoleum and mosque complex, located in Qazvin, Iran. The funerary complex contains the grave of Hossein,[a] son of the 8th Imam Ali al-Rida ("Hazrat-e Reza"). Built initially during the Ilkhanate period, the complex was extensively renovated by Shah Tahmasp I in the 17th century, during the Safavid era.[1]
The complex was added to the Iran National Heritage List on 7 December 1935, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran. The complex is one of the holiest sites in Shia Islam and is a major pilgrimage center.
History
The namesake of the tomb is the biennial deceased son of Imam Ali al-Rida. This passed in transit with his father to Khorasan in Qazvin in 821 and was buried at the site. Later more people were buried from the Safavid dynasty bib.
Architecture
The tomb is reminiscent of a generous palace complex with its own walled garden, plant rows, small Iwanen, niches, grave stones and precious blue and cream-colored tile decorations. The facade of the main gate is of six ornamental minarets surmounted. Is the main gate by steps, there is a large courtyard opens. Directly behind the gate is a pavilion-like, octagonal fountain house.[2]
The tomb is covered by a blue-yellow tiled dome.[3] The central portion of the building is decorated with numerous mirror mosaics; the mirror mosaics of the vestibule and the tiles of the facades date from the 19th century. In this middle part carried by slender columns porch leads to areas segregated by sex and has two entrances; left for women, right for men. The building may only be entered without shoes.[4]
Gallery
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Entrance of the Imamzadeh
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Rear view
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See also
Notes
- ^ also Husayn.
References
- ^ Shahshahani, Soheila (2009). Cities of Pilgrimage. LIT Verlag Münster. p. 32. ISBN 9783825816186. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
- ^ "Weiterleitungshinweis". Images.google.de. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
- ^ "Photographic image of mosque dome". Mw2.google.com. Archived from the original (JPG) on June 4, 2015. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
- ^ Rashad, Mahmoud (1998). Iran. DuMont Reiseverlag. p. 146. ISBN 9783770133857. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
External links
Media related to Imamzadeh Husayn (Qazvin) at Wikimedia Commons