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Arsalan Jazeb (Aiyaz) Tomb, Mashad |
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The tomb of this Toos governor, contemporary of Sultan Mohammad Qaznavi (beginning of the 5th century AH) is located 37 km. from Mashad . The walls of this square room structure are adorned with inlayed. Work on the fringes of these walls, there is an inscription in ‘kufi’ script.
The tombs has a short stone dome placed on an octagonal base. The tall minaret of the tomb is situated a few meters from the dome.. The dome too is adorned with ‘kufi’ inscriptions laid out in fancy brick work. This monument was built in the years 389-421 AH by Arsalan Jazeb. |
