Other ancient mosques of Khuzestan province are, Bokan Jame' Mosque in Behbahan, a relic of the first century AH. The Sheikh Mosque in Shooshtar, the Lab Khandan and the Bazar-e-Kohneh Mosques in Dezful, the Imamzadeh Heydar and Omar Mosques in Behbahan, the Sheikh Esmail and Sheikh Mo'azi Mosques in Dezful, the Hassan Shooshtar, Sultan Mehrab, Shah Safi, Seyed Naseredin, Seyed Mohammad Mahro and Hossain Mosques in Shooshtar.
Shooshtar Jame' Mosque, Shooshtar
This mosque is located in west of Shooshtar, and is a remnant of the early Islamic period. It was constructed by one of the Abbassid caliphates. The same was repaired during the Safavid era. The current structure of the mosque comprises of a large nocturnal area (shabestan), a vast court-yard and minarets to the east.
The remnants of this structure is located on the ancient Shoosh hillock. This mosque consisted of a nocturnal area, with column, a central courtyard and an outer enclosure. The walls were made of sun baked bricks. It also had a large pillared hall, and brick worked inscriptions in the Kufic script and were discovered from the south eastern part of the courtyard.
This mosque is near the chamber of Aqa Mir in Dezful. Its entrance had tile works, the pattern of which has been disrupted in later repairs. The fringes of the adythum have been worked in a spiral design, and the internal pattern is plaster work which relates to the Safavid era. The fringe of adythum is ornamented by flower, wheat and cypress tree designs.
Dezful Jame' Mosque, Dezful
The Jame' Mosque of Dezful is situated in the central square of the city and is a remnant of the 3rd or 4th century AH. The same has been repeatedly undergone repairs in 7th, 9th and 11th and recent centuries AH, which has resulted in its expansion. The structure of the mosque comprises of the main entrance, porches, a vast courtyard and nocturnal areas (Shabestans) to the south and east.
Other ancient Imamzadehs in the province are, Imamzadeh Abazar in Behbahan, Imamzadeh Seyed Hassan in Shooshtar, Imam Reza Deymi Mausoleum in Shooshtar, Abu Danial Mausoleum in Dezful, Peer Ishaq Masuloeum in Haft Tappeh of Dezful, Peer Roban Mausoleum in Dezful, Seyed Mohammad Giahkhar, Seyed Mohammad Mahro and Shah Abol Hassan/Shah Mard Mausoleums in Shooshtar, Shah Abol Qasem Mausoleum in Masjed Soleiman, Abbas Ali/Abbas Azim Mausoleum in Dezful, Baba Zeid Gilani Mausoleum in Masjed Soleiman, Imamzadeh Shahsavar Ibrahim in Eazeh, Imamzadehs Aqa Barakat and Anbar and Sa'dat Lali in Masjed Soleiman, Seyed Hassan Zahidan Mausoleum in Ramhormoz and Peer Shoja' Mausoleum in Shoosh,...
Imamzadeh Shah Mir Ali Hossein, Behbahan
The said is situated to the south of Behbahan. The portal leading to the area of the tomb, has three inscriptions on each side. In the older section are inscriptions dating 1053 AH coinciding with the reign of Shah Abbas Safavid II.
Imamzadeh Abdollah, Shooshtar
This tomb is located on an elevation in the south of Shooshtar, around which is an old cemetery. Its stone entrance is related to the Safavid era. The tall portal has two minarets on either side and these are adorned with tile work.
The same is located on the eastern banks of the Shaoor River. This mausoleum is the resting abode of one of the prophets of the Israelites. The premises has two courtyards, which are surrounded with chambers and porches. The mausoleum is located at the end of the second courtyard, which has rooms in three side of courtyard for a nights stay of pilgrims.
