Maqbaratoshoara, Mausoleum in Surkhab district, Tabriz, Iran
Maqbaratoshoara is a modern mausoleum in Tabriz that contains hundreds of burial sites for poets and mystics spread across its structure. The interior features stone sculptures, paintings, and exhibit spaces that present information about the lives and works of those interred within.
This burial ground began in the 11th century when one of the earliest Persian poets was interred here, establishing its importance for the region's literary tradition. Over the following centuries, it developed into a major burial site for significant poets and thinkers whose works influenced the wider culture.
This burial site serves as a gathering place where visitors encounter the legacy of major Persian poets whose words shaped the region's literary traditions. Many people come to pay respects to these figures and connect with a heritage that runs through the culture and daily speech of the area.
The site is accessible and its modern facilities make it comfortable for visitors to explore the exhibit areas and burial sites at their own pace. It helps to allow enough time to move through the different sections and read the information provided about each poet.
In 2009 an international delegation chose this burial ground as a symbol to present on the world stage, bringing unexpected international attention to the site. This selection reflected the global recognition of its importance to Persian literary heritage.
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