Habaqooq-e-Nabi Mausoleum, Towiserkan

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Habaqooq-e-Nabi Mausoleum, Towiserkan

This tomb is located near the city of Towiserkan and is related to the 7th century AH. Habaqooq Nabi was one of the prophets of the Israelites, the keeper of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. This structure is tower-like and made of brick. Externally the dome is a cone shaped one, but internally it is spherical. . In its facade, this octagonal structure has shallow arches with tile work on the top. Between these arches are plain panels. The tomb is in the center of the structure

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Hamadan Tourism Attraction

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Historical Places, Hamadan

Other Tombs, Hamadan

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Mir Razieddin Artimany Tomb, Towiserkan

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Natural Attractions, Hamadan

Hizej Cave, Hamadan

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Other Caves, Hamadan

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Religious Places, Hamadan

Hamadan Jame' Mosque, Hamadan

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Imamzadeh Khezr, Hamadan

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Habaqooq-e-Nabi Mausoleum, Towiserkan

This tomb is located near the city of Towiserkan and is related to the 7th century AH. Habaqooq Nabi was one of the prophets of the Israelites, the keeper of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. This...

Art And Cultural Places, Hamadan

Handicrafts and Souvenirs, Hamadan

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Natural History Museum, Hamadan

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Local and Regional Foods, Hamadan

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