The archaic bazaar of Qom comprises of two sectors - the old and new ones. The old segment with its valuable surrounding structures lies to the east of Taleqani Avenue, prolonging from the limits of Paminar towards the north. The new sector of bazaar is an extension of this route running northwards.
These are as follows: The Kenar Gerd Caravansary on Tehran - Qom Road, and related to the Safavid era. Dehkadeh Talab Caravansary on Qom - Arak Road, related to the Saljuqi and Safavid periods. The Sefid Ab Caravansary located to the east of the Salt Lake, related to the Safavid and Qajar periods. Baqer Abad Caravansary on Qom - Tehran Road, and of the Qajar era. The Pol-e-Dalak Caravansary on the Qom - Tehran Road, related to the Qajar period.
Qal'eh Sangi Caravansary, Qom
The same is located on the Qom - Ray Road, 35 km. to the northwest of Qom. This caravansary has been planned on a four-porch style. The structure is mainly of stone and dates to the Safavid era. This disintegrated structure has four semi-circular towers on the western and eastern sides.
Pasangan Caravansary, Qom
This caravansary is en route between Qom and Kashan. The same is a valuable relic of the 13th century AH.
Aveh Caravansary, Qom
This caravansary is located to the south of the Qom - Saveh Road. This brick structure, related to the Saljuqi era, and was planned on a four porch basis. In the four corners of the courtyard of the same are four chambers with arched ceilings, but their areas and material used for the walls differ.
This caravansary is located on the Qom - Kashan Road, and was planned on a four-porch style. Though this caravansary is of the Qajar period, its architecture bears a strong resemblance to the Safavid era. There are two annexes in the southern section. The materials used for the construction are stone, brick and sun baked bricks.
According to a historical narration, this structure was used as a place for religious practices and prayers by Hazrat Ma'soomeh (AS) during her presence in the city of Qom. In this sacred vicinity a beautiful mosque and chambers for novices have been built. The same has been adorned with beautiful mirror work currently and is located in the Mir Square sector of the city of Qom.
Razavieh School, Qom
According to historical facts, the same was the lodging of the 8th Imam of the Shiites during the presence of His Holiness to the city of Qom. The area near this vicinity is famously known as the Shah-e-Khorassan locality. On the premises of this school is a well which it is said that the 8th Imam (AS) bathed with its water.
The above mentioned school is located near the old square of the city, and due to the renovation and development of the city, is situated in Azar Avenue. The structure of this school is related to the early mid 9th century (830 AH.). The facade of this structure stands to an elevation of 12 m. flanked by two porches with false arched ceilings.
The same is located in the eastern section of the city, and is a school of the Safavid era. The structure went under repair during the Qajar period, thence it came to be known by the same name. Though this school is small, it is one of the reputed schools of Qom, nurturing many learned scholars from old times.
The said is one of the famous centers of theology related to the Shiite sect. This school took the place of the already established 'Astaneh School' in the mid 13th century, the same was founded in the Safavid era. The school has four porches and is a double storeyed structure with 40 chambers on the lower floor, (Qajar period), and 40 chambers on the upper floor, built in the 14th century AH.
The same are as follows: The Zand house (Haj Ali Khan), in the ancient city center, and in the Chaharmardan sector, related to the late Qajar period. The old sector of Loudid with the Haj Bala water reservoir and mosque, at the end of which is the Lab Chal alley. The Chaharmardan sector which includes the Baqcheh-ye-Kollah Mal and the Imamzadeh Shah Hamzeh. The Sang Band locality with Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Ahmad Qasem and the Haj Hassan water reservoir. The Moosian locality which includes the Sang Siyah passage and the end of which is the gateway of the city. The Essaqieh locality which includes the Khakh Faraj gateway, Challeh Khoroos, and Bajak. In addition to the Baq Sepand sector which are the old localities of Qom city.
Seyedan Sector, Qom
Located in this vicinity is the Soltan Sharif street, where there is the Mirza Abu Talib water reservoir. Besides there is the Hamzeh Ebne Moosa Mausoleum, Shahzadeh Hamzeh square, Old square, the Do Minareh Qiasieh School and a section of the southern portion of the Old square is situated in this vicinity.
Molla Sadra House, Qom
The house of the great Iranian philosopher of the 11th century, Molla Sadra is situated in Kehak of Qom. The structure is related to the Safavid period, and was renovated according to its original style of architecture in the year 1997. It has a domed ceiling, at the apex of which are colored panes to let the rays in. On the four sides of the premises are four corridors.
Jame' Mosque Sector, Qom
At the tail end of this quarter is the old square in the city center, at the termination of which is the Darvazeh of Ray or Ray gateway. The old bazaar, Lacheen Bek passage, the Jame' Mosque and Naseri school are all located in this area.
Imam Khomeini House, Qom
The said house in the city of Qom is a simple double storeyed structure, along with a basement and a south-facing courtyard. The hall to the east was the venue of speeches by the Imam when he was residing there. The building dates to the early current century, and now is considered a valuable relic. Hordes of visitors and tourists pay a visit to this vicinity.
Haj Qoli Khan House, Qom
This house is in the old network of the city of Qom, in a locality reputedly known as Chaharmardan. According to its structural characteristics and information obtained from the former tenants, this structure is related to the late Qajar period. But its south facing chambers and areas, which bear a still further archaic effect, date over 120 years.
The Qazi ice house is located here, besides the Lakhast school. This area comprises of streets such as Baq-e-Qazi, Sang Tarasha, Darvisha, and Lab Chal. Then there is the Golshan bath, the Bazazha and Kucheh Tarmini Caravansaries till the Chal Arabistan locality which is included in this sector.
Astaneh Old Sector, Qom
In this quarter or sector of Qom, which is one of the historical localities, the Holy Shrine of Hazrat Ma'soomeh (AS) is located. In the same vicinity there is the large and small cemetery of Arg, houses to its west, a small bazaar, the water reservoir of Seyed Arab, the houses of Amin-ol-Soltani and other interesting remnants.
Hashti Building, Qom
The said building is near the mausoleum of Khak Faraj. In the midst of this structure is a well with a hillock on it. There are two theories related to this vicinity. The first is that the Hajar-ol-Asvad (or the black stone) in Mecca, was transferred from here to the Kaba .
Within 6 km. to the east of Qom, and near the tomb of Hadi Gorgabi Jamkaran is a cypress tree. The same is also famously known as the Hadi Mehdi cypress. Being 500 years old, is to the girth of 3 m. and rises to an elevation of 13 m. Page Contents Related Articles
Other Tombs, Qom
The most important tombs of the province are: The tomb of Mohammad Shah, to the west of the old courtyard; the tomb of Mostowfi, to the north east of the old courtyard; the tombs of Shah Soleiman and Shah Safi, in the vicinity of the Astaneh museum; the tomb of Akhund Molla Mehdi Naraqi, in Ayatollah Marashi Najafi Avenue; the tomb of Ayatollah Borujerdi, in the Holy Shrine; the tomb of Allameh Tabatabaie, in the mosque of the Holy Shrine; the tomb of Ayatollah Marashi Najafi, in Ayatollah Najafi Avenue; the tomb of Ayatollah Sadr, in the mosque of the Holy Shrine; the tomb of Parveen Etesami, in the Holy Shrine; the tomb of Ayatollah Golpayegani, in the mosque of the Holy Shrine; the tomb of the martyred Ayatollah Morteza Motahari, in the mosque of the Holy Shrine; and the tomb of Ayatollah Abdol Karim Haiyeri, in the mosque of the Holy Shrine.
Shah Abbas II Tomb, Qom
The said tomb is located to the south west of the shrine, and is spectacular from architectural point of view. An inscription here reveals the date 1077 AH.
Mahd-e-Oliya Tomb, Qom
Mahd-e-Oliya was the mother of Shah Abbas I. Her active presence in disposing and appointing officials as well as other affairs of the court is a stated fact. The mausoleum is situated to the west and rear of that of Mohammad Shah. This structure is cubical in shape with embossed and beautiful plaster work.
Fathali Shah Tomb, Qom
The tomb of Fathali Shah is situated to the north of the old courtyard. This vault was repaired in the year 1245 AH., under his instructions. Its dome is an irregular octagon, and during the reign of Naseredin Shah the adornments of mirror work was changed to plaster work. The cornices are of marble and a biography of the monarch engraved on a marble slab in gilded script can be observed.
Ali-ebne Babvaih Qomi Tomb, Qom
The same is located to the east of the old cemetery of Babelan which is to the east of the Eram avenue. This is the tomb of Abol Hassan Ali Ebnal Hossein Ebne Babvaih Qomi (date of demise 329 AH.). The said is the father of Sheikh Saduq. The mausoleum is a four paneled structure, and each side has been improvised with an area for the elite.
In the vicinity of the 'Baq-e-Gonbad Sabz', which is a small garden to the east of the city, are three relics dating to the 8th century AH. This vicinity is reputedly known as Darvazeh Kashan and so too its domes. According to inscriptions two of these are the tombs of ancient commanders from the Ali Safi household in the 8th century AH., and the third dome is also of the same period according to historical records. The inhabitants of Qom take these three structures to be the tombs of Sa'ad, Saeid and Masoud', great Arab personalities, who enlivened Qom in the Islamic era.
