Tomb of Daniel, Sacred mausoleum in Shush, Iran
The Tomb of Daniel is a mausoleum in Shush, Iran, with a white facade and a multi-tiered dome rising 20 meters (66 feet) into the air. The dome has 25 conical rings and is visible from every point in the city, giving the building a widely recognizable silhouette.
The present structure dates from the Qajar period and replaced earlier buildings on the same site. The two-layered dome was erected during the Seljuk era and demonstrates advanced construction methods of the time, shaping the upper section of the shrine to this day.
This site remains a place of devotion for both Muslims and Jews, as Daniel is believed to rest here according to tradition. Pilgrims from both communities visit the burial chamber regularly and pray in the surrounding courtyards beneath the vaulted arcades.
Visitors enter the building through two courtyards, which contain rooms for guests and offer quiet space for rest. Inside the burial chamber, mirror decorations and continuous tile work guide you through the different sections of the complex.
Tiles with inscriptions from the year 1330 in the Islamic calendar have been preserved in several areas of the complex. These panels mark architectural elements and provide clues about earlier building phases that visitors can discover while walking through the grounds.
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