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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.
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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.
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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.
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