Mausoleum of Sheikh Juneyd

The square structure features fired brick walls, four entrance points, and corner rooms beneath a central dome decorated with stalactite patterns.

Sheikh Juneyd, grandfather of Shah Ismail I, died in battle against Khalilullah's army in 1456, leading to the mausoleum construction by Shah Tahmasp I in 1544.

The interior walls display traditional Islamic architectural elements through blue and dark violet tiles arranged in geometric patterns across the surfaces.

The mausoleum contains four access points with large niche-portals measuring 2.9 meters in depth, allowing visitors to enter from multiple directions.

A staircase within one auxiliary room leads to the dome, while the northern wing reveals evidence of later architectural modifications to the original structure.

Location: Qusar District

Inception: 1544

GPS coordinates: 41.50549,48.24871

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19