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Other Mausoleums and Imamzadehs, Lurestan
Other mausoleums and pilgrimage sites are : Zayd-ebn Ali (west of the Jame Mosque of Khoram Abad), Imamzadeh Qassem (Borujerd); Mohsen Ebne Ali Mausoleum, Borujerd; Shah Zavarioon Mausoleum, Borujerd; Shahzadeh Abol Hassan Mausoleum, Borujerd.
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Tajeddin Mausoleum, Khoram Abad
It is located to the south of Gerdab Village (Khoram Abad), on the skirts of the Dez Mountains. The dome of this structure is in a state of ruins . This is the tomb of the reputed Seyed Tajeddin. But there is a belief amongst the inhabitants, that the said grave belongs to one of the offspring of Imam Moosa Kazem (AS). Around the mausoleum a few old graves with Kufic inscriptions can be noted.
Shahzadeh Ahmad (Shah Cheraq) Mausoleum, Khoram Abad
This Imamzadeh is situated in the village of Mazoo in Khoram Abad township. It is also known by the names of Geg Ahmad and Seyed Ahmad. It is believed that this tomb is that of Shah Cheraq one of the offspring of Imam Moosa Kazem (AS). This mausoleum is a four sided structure with a ten- panelled dome with approximately 1,000 grams of gold on it. The entrance faces the north. On the tomb is a wooden plate.
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Shah Mohammad Dome, Khoram Abad
In the northern most part of Tehran, on the skirts of the mountains of Tet and Daramar, is the dome and tomb of Shah Mohammad. This site is considered as a pilgrimage by the people of Lurestan and Kermanshah. The main structure is square but becomes octagonal at the top. The walls are adorned with beautiful tile work and the top of the minarets have been artistically done in brick, laid out in a zigzag style.
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Imamzadeh Ja'far, Borujerd
This architecturally fascinating structure (mausoleum) is located in the midst of an ancient graveyard, east of Borujerd. This relic is from the Saljuqi period. The actual grave is on a lower level than its surrounding. The 'haram' or Imamzadeh has lost some of its ancient charm.
Last Updated on Friday, 04 January 2008 09:20
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