| Mausoleum of Shah Rokneddin | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| District | Shah Rokn-ed-din |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Dezful, Iran |
| Geographic coordinates | 32°22′44″N 48°23′52″E / 32.3790°N 48.3977°E / 32.3790; 48.3977 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mausoleum |
| Style | Timurid, Ilkhanid |
| Completed | 15th century |
| Specifications | |
| Minaret(s) | 2 |
| Materials | brick |
The Mausoleum of Shah Rokneddin (Farsi: بقعه شاه رکن الدین) is a historical mausoleum in the Shah Rokn-ed-din district of Dezful, Iran. It was built during the Timurid period, and it is number 8386 on Iran's list of national monuments. The mausoleum entombs the remains of a son of Baba Rokneddin Wali.
History
The mausoleum and its conical dome were built in the 15th century during the rule of Timurid ruler, Shah Rukh. During the Qajar period, two minarets were added to the structure. Every Muharram, a large festival is held at the mausoleum.
Architectural features
Tomb
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.
Bathhouse
Main article: Shah Rokn al-Din BathhouseA bathhouse attached to the mausoleum. It on its own is also a national monument, numbered 8379. It was built in the Timurid period as well.
Gallery
See also
References
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- ^ "بقعه شاه رکن الدین | ToIran, Tourism Platform". www.toiran.com. Retrieved 2019-07-27.
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- "خوزستان - دزفول - بقعه شاه رکن الدین". www.parsacity.com. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- "The tomb of Shah Rukn al-Din in Dezful". dezpars.ir. Retrieved 2023-12-06.