Tomb of Sheikh Yusof Sarvestani
The Tomb of Sheikh Yusof Sarvestani (Persian: آرامگاه شیخ یوسف سروستانی) is a tomb complex composed of a decorative edifice erected in honor of Sheikh Yusof Sarvestani, astronomer, calligrapher and Philosopher located in Sarvestan, in Fars Province. It was built in the early 1314 AD in the age of Ilkhanate and uses mainly elements of Islamic architecture.[1] The construction of the mausoleum as well as its aesthetic design is a reflection of the cultural, and geo-political status of Iran at the time.
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| Coordinates | 29°16′25″N 53°13′13″E |
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| Location | Sarvestan ، Fars Province ، Iran |
| Designer | Master architect Ali bin Hussein Ali Al Fazzi |
| Completion date | 1314 |
| Dedicated to | Sheikh Yusof Sarvestani |
Gallery
Inside the tomb
Western entrance
Eastern entrance
Sepulchre
External links
Media related to Tomb of Sheikh Yusof Sarvestani at Wikimedia Commons
- Shiraz Municipality Website, article about the architecture of the tomb and its influences
References
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