Darb-e Imam, Mausoleum complex in Dardasht quarter, Isfahan, Iran.
The Darb-e Imam funerary structure contains two shrines, a mosque, and a mausoleum featuring geometric patterns across its brick and tile surfaces.
The initial construction began in 1453 under Qara Qoyunlu rule, with subsequent additions during the Safavid dynasty between 1501 and 1722.
The mausoleum houses the graves of saints Ibrahim al-Batha and Zayn al-Abidin, along with numerous Safavid princes and Mongol descendants.
Located at coordinates 32.668889, 51.677167 in District 3, the site maintains regular visiting hours for both religious pilgrims and architecture enthusiasts.
The complex exhibits mathematical precision in its geometric tile patterns, which scholars have compared to advanced mathematical concepts of Penrose tilings.
Location: District 3
Official opening: 1453
Architectural style: Timurid architecture, Safavid architecture, Qajar architecture
Made from material: brick, plaster, tile
GPS coordinates: 32.66889,51.67717
Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:50
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