Bibi Shahrbanu Shrine

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Bibi Shahrbanu Shrine, Islamic shrine in Ray, Iran.

The shrine features a 33-meter-high dome with 22-meter width, incorporating stone walls and decorative tiles on a mountainous slope at 1212 meters elevation.

Built between the 10th and 15th centuries, the structure combines architectural elements from the Buyid, Safavid, and Qajar periods of Persian history.

The shrine honors Shahrbanu, daughter of the last Sassanid king Yazdegerd III and wife of Husayn ibn Ali, connecting Persian and Islamic traditions.

Located in southern Tehran province, the shrine maintains separate access areas for women and male descendants of Muhammad according to religious customs.

The sacred pool at the base of the hill serves as a gathering point for pilgrims before they ascend to the main shrine structure.

Location: Ray County

Official opening: 10 century

Architectural style: Buyid architecture, Safavid architecture, Qajar architecture

Elevation above the sea: 1,212 m

Made from material: stone, brick, mortar, tile

GPS coordinates: 35.59056,51.49306

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19

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