Sepahdari Mosque in Arak and Tafresh Jame' Mosque in Tafresh.
Saveh Jame' Mosque, Saveh
The Jame' Mosque of Saveh is one of the valuable relics of the Saljuqi period. This was constructed in the 6th century AH., coinciding with the establishment of the city itself. This structure is a treasure in the aspect of art, its tile and plasterwork are spectacular.
The same is one of the archaic mosques of the province, but its date of origin is not specifically known. Due to repeated repairs, it has lost its original architectural effects. But it still retains its plaster work engravings which are in the Arabic script on one of its internal walls.
Maidan ( Qermez) Mosque, Saveh
This mosque which is also known as the Red Mosque, is located to the north of the old square of Saveh. It has been named as such because of its adornments and epigraphs. This structure is a remnant of the Saljuqi period, and comprises of a simple brick dome, a minaret, three porticos and a few porches.
The said mosque is in the old network of the city, and is also known as the Friday Mosque. It dates back to the Ottoman period. The mosque has a porch and courtyard surrounded by chambers in two storeys which are beautifully adorned. The nocturnal area is adorned with beautiful columns and its ceiling is covered by wood engraved with sacred verses.
The antiquity of the above mentioned mosque is about one century and is located in a low-lying area alongside the bazaar. The nocturnal area has 28 columns with a barrel shaped ceiling. This structure has certain architectural characteristics which have been preserved to date.
Other Imamzadehs of the province are: Imamzadeh Yahya and Fazl-al-Reza in Mahalat, Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Esmail in Nimvar, Imamzadeh Yujan in Yujan Village of Khomein. Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Essaq in Delijan, Imazadeh Aoon Ebn Ali in Delijan, Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Yahya in Naraq, Masoomeh pilgrimage site in Naraq. Imamzadeh Seyed Haroon in Saveh, Imamzadeh Seyed Abu Reza in Saveh, Imamzadeh Havah Khatoon in Arak. Shahzadeh Ibrahim 45 km. north of Arak. Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Ahmad in Tafresh, Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Esmail in Saveh, Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Abdollah between Aveh and Saveh. Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Hossein in Arak. Bibi Sharaf Khatoon, 9 km. of Saveh, Imamzadeh Aqeb in Tafresh. Peer Morad mausoleum 14 km. of Arak. Peer Peyqambar mausoleum and Gonbad-e-Bibi in Tafresh, and the Haftado-Do-Tan in Sarroq village and…
Shah Qarib and Shah Qalandar Mausoleum, Arak
The Anjadan Village has a long historical antiquity, and is located 37 km. to the east of Arak. This mausoleum (which is related to the Esmaeili sect), as well as the Chehel Dokhtaran Mausoleum are situated in the said village. These structures date back to the Safavid era, and the same were held in great respect of the above mentioned sect.
Qar-e-si Javan Pilgrimage, Markazi
The same is located in the village of Varan Jasb. The inhabitants believe that it was here that the young Qarsi disappeared. There is also a mosque close by known as the Komeil Mosque where it is said Komeil Ebne Ziad recited prayers. This vicinity is held sacred by the inhabitants.
Imamzadeh Soltan Seyed Eshaq, Saveh
This structure is near the Saveh Jame' Mosque, and comprises of a courtyard, porch and mausoleum. This mausoleum resembles a tower and is a remnant of the 7th century AH. In later centuries some sections have been added to it. Octagonal shaped tiles of turquoise color, and narrow bricks also of the same shade and an inscription can be noted, which are the artistic works of this structure. The inscription denotes a holy verse is in the embossed Tholth script dating to the year 676 AH.
This Imamzadeh is in the lower quarter of the city of Mahalat. It is the resting abode of three offsprings of Imamzadeh Javad (AS). This structure comprises of two domes, three halls, a porch, courtyard and an ancient mausoleum. This square structure has two domes. Under the eastern dome is the tomb of Shahzadeh Moosa, and the western dome the tombs of Seti Amameh and Fatimeh Khatoon.
The same is a four-sided structure constructed of slabs of stone and brick. Its dome is large but has a slight gradient. The interior view of the structure is octagonal. To the southern and eastern front of the mausoleum are two arches. The southern one has an altar. The wooden door of the Imamzadeh is an attractive relic of the 7th century AH.
Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Hadi, Tafresh
This Imamzadeh is in the village of Hamzeqan (Tafresh). This structure comprises of a mausoleum, dome, three porches, four chambers and a courtyard. The structure is square in shape and four areas have been improvised for the elite, two of which are located to the east and west. The dome resembles a helmet and is adorned with tile work affixed in the year 1346 AH.
The said structure consists of a porch, mausoleum, dome, courtyard and a few family vaults. Here 6 persons have been laid to rest, these were the off springs of Imam Ali Ebne Abu Talib and Imam Kazem (AS). The construction of this mausoleum dates to the pre-Safavid era.
This tomb is located in the city of Astaneh, amidst natural surroundings in Sarband. The structure and dome of the Imamzadeh is a remnant of the Al Booyeh era and is counted as one of the respected tombs of Iran. During the 9th and 10th centuries AH., much of the endowments for the renewal of the tomb and expenditure of pilgrimes was donated.
The said also reputedly known as Imamzadeh Mashad Miqan is one of the famed pilgrimage sites of this province. This tomb is near the village of Mashad Miqan, 12 km. north of Arak. It is a remnant of the Saljuqi era. Its dome has roman arches and its walls are made of brick.
The same is the tomb of three of the offsprings of the 7th Imam (AS). The structure is an archaic one and in a state of ruins, but is held in great respect by the women of the vicinity.
Imamzadeh Abolqasem, Tafresh
The same is situated in the Shahvaraq Village, 25 km. south west of Tafresh, and is related to the Safavid peiod. The ceiling of the said structure is adorned with plasterwork of the Safavid age. Around the square sepulchre are geometrical designs and sacred verses adornments. On the circumeference of the Imamzadeh is a spring are covered with polished marble slabs, to the west of which is an ancient plane tree dating back to over 400 years.
Imamzadeh Abdollah, Khomein
The same is a pilgrimage site in the Reyhan village of Khomein. The inhabitants state that three corpses in an intact condition were found here in 1975. Two of which were the offsprings of Imamzadeh Abdollah.
