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Religious Places
Soltani Mosque (Jame' Mosque), Asad Abad PDF Print E-mail
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This mosque is situated in the vicinity of the 'bazaar' of Asad Abad. The mosque is rectangular in shape. On the wall of the corridor at its entrance is a tomb-stone of cream colored marble with the kufic script on it. Besides which are five other inscriptions on stone with the following particulars -The decree of Shah Tahmasb Safavid I (930-984) and dating to the year 972 AH. The same was in relation to tax exemptions or a discount in taxes imposed on owners of four- legged beasts and only those of the Shiite sect came under this order.
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Sheverin Village Mosque, Hamadan PDF Print E-mail
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This mosque is in the village of Sheverin, 5 km. east of Hamadan. In respect to architecture, this mosque is similar to that of mid Qajar era. Constructed of brick, this structure is interesting from the point of view of architecture, and is on the historical record in Iran.
 
Sheikh Ali Khan Zanganeh Mosque, Towiserkan PDF Print E-mail
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This mosque is located in the central square of Towiserkan city, and is reputedly known as the 'Madresseh-ye-Abbas' (Abbas School). This structure has an octagonal court-yard, with 36 chambers, that are the resident quarters of the clergy under tutorial there.
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Nahavand Jame' Mosque, Nahavand PDF Print E-mail
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 This mosque is located on the skirts of a hill overlooking the city of Nahavand. The structure is rectangular in shape and consists of three sectors, the ceiling and dome of which are supported by strong pillars. The central section is wider than the ones on the two sides and is covered by three domes of equal height.
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Hamadan Jame' Mosque, Hamadan PDF Print E-mail
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The said mosque is located near the central Sq. of Hamadan and to the west of Ekbatan avenue. The mosque is rectangular in shape, and formerly had four porches of which three have been remained. This structure comprises of two areas for nocturnal prayers, a brick dome and a large and pleasant court-yard with a huge pool in the centre.
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Other Imamzadehs, Hamadan PDF Print E-mail
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Other Imamzadehs in Hamadan province are, Imamzadeh Aznav (Aiyn and Qeyn) in Kabudrahang, Imamzadeh Hossain and Imamzadeh Ahl-Ebne-Ali and Imamzadeh Yahya in Hamadan.
 
Imamzadeh Mohsen (Kooh), Hamadan PDF Print E-mail
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 This Imamzadeh is located in the village of Farajin (Hamadan). Since it is situated in one of the pleasant valleys in the slopes of the Alvand Mountains it is also known as Imamzadeh Kooh. The structure dates back to the Mongol era (8th century AH.) and is rectangular in shape.
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Imamzadeh Khezr, Hamadan PDF Print E-mail
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The same is in the village of Khezr, located in the suburbs of Hamadan. This is a square structure having a dome. In addition to other artistic efforts internally, the fringes of the 'altar' are adorned with inscriptions in the 'tholth' and 'kufic' scripts. On the upper walls, verses from the famous poet 'Ferdowsi' can be noted.
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Imamzadeh Hood, Razan PDF Print E-mail
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This Imamzadeh is in the village of Yengi Qalleh in district of Razan. This twelve -sided structure is made of brick. The dome which most probably originally was conical in shape has been ruined, and presently has a barrel shaped or arched roof. The flooring of the cellar of this tower like structure is covered with wood.
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Imamzadeh Azhar-ebne Ali, Razan PDF Print E-mail
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This structure is in the village of Darjezin, in Razan district. The said is a cylindrically shaped tower 20 m. in height and with 19 panels. It has a dome made of flat brick. Within the structure which is spherical, is the tomb. On this tomb is a wooden chest with inscriptions from versus of the Holy Qoran.
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Habaqooq-e-Nabi Mausoleum, Towiserkan PDF Print E-mail
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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. .
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