Khanum mosque in Zanjan and Sajas Jame' mosque in Khoda Bandeh.
Zanjan Jame' (Seyed) Mosque, Zanjan
The Jame' Mosque and school of Zanjan is situated in the old part of the city. The said construction was erected by Abdollah Mirza Dara, or the eleventh offspring of Fathali Shah Qajar in the year (1242 AH.). This historical site is of great value where planning and architectural feats are concerned.
This mosque is located in the village of Qorveh in Abhar, and was erected during the Saljuqi era (5th century AH.).
Qalayer Historical Mosque, Zanjan
This mosque is situated in the village of Qalayer of Zanjan and consists of a mosque and a Khaneqah. The mosque is a small square structure with inscriptions on all sides. The altar of which is constructed of stone and has the sacred names (of the Imams) engraved on it. Other ancient mosque of the province is Sajas in the township of Sajas, 12 km north west of the township of Khoda Bandeh.
Mirzaei Mosque, Zanjan
The said mosque is located in the 'Lower' bazaar area and has been most probably constructed in the late Safavid era to early Qajar period. This mosque is divided into two parts named as being the ancient beauty for nocturnal prayers and the 'new' mosque. Two dates can be noted on the southern portico and another date on the gateway being 1301 AH. and 1382 AH. respectively.
Abhar Jame' Mosque, Abhar
This mosque has been constructed by Mohammad Bin Abubakr in the year 90 AH. It is divided into two eastern and western portions and has two gateways. In past the water of this mosque came through an underground canal from a distance of about 20 km. The water would then ultimately gush out of a spring after entering a pool 2-3 m. deep in the centre of the court yard of the mosque.
Other Imamzadehs, Zanjan
Other mausoleums of Zanjan province worth mentioning are: Imamzadeh Mohammad, Imamzadeh Ebrahim, Imamzadeh Yahya, mausoleum of Peer Sakineh Khatoon and the Gol mausoleum of Abhar.
Imamzadeh Zeidolkabir Mausoleum, Abhar
This is located in Ostad Motahari Avenue of Abhar. The tower and dome of which is pointed (or somewhat conical), it is constructed out of brick and is spherical in shape. This structure was repaired in the year 850 AH. It is said that this personality is the descendent of the second Imam of the Shiite sect. In the year 1365 AH. a place for religious rituals (Hosseinieh) has been built to the north of the mausoleum.
Imamzadeh Yahya, Zanjan
This tomb is located in Sa'in Qaleh of Zanjan. It is said that this tomb belongs to one of the grand sons of Imam Kazem (AS). This mausoleum has 12 sides. In the centre of the mausoleum is an intricately carved wooden chest. Many fine inscriptions can be noted in this mausoleum. On the chest is an engraving with the date 797 AH. including verses from the Holy Qoran and other works of oriental art.
Imamzadeh Seyed Ebrahim Mausoleum, Zanjan
The above mentioned, is the mausoleum of Ebrahim Bin Moosa Bin Jaffar or Ebrahim Bin Mohammad Ben Abdollah Ben Alhasan Ben Alabas Ben Ali. The structure was renovated and repaired in the year 1971. The dome of which is vaulted or arched internally and displays the 'Sureh-ye-Jomeh' from the Holy Qoran written in the 'tholth' script.
This Imamzadeh is located between the towns of Abhar and Takestan, he is said to be a descendent of Hazrat Ali Ben Abitaleb (AS). The facade of the Imamzadeh is octagonal, but internally it is square in shape and generally made of brick. It comprises of intricate architectural techniques and fine mirror work.
This tomb is located in Sajas approximately 30 km. west of Soltanieh. The dome of this structure is unique in itself and the artistic finishes to it can be related to the Saljuqi era. In this mausoleum is a carved, wooden chest (which usually rests on the tomb) which has been repaired. But the original one can be traced back to approx. the 6th century AH. A great part of the chest which now exists can be related to the 12th century AH., an inscription in this respect reveals the date 1143 AH.
