Baba Qasem Mausoleum, Mausoleum in Isfahan, Iran
The rectangular structure features a conical dome composed of eight layers, incorporating inscriptions and decorative elements throughout its architectural design.
A student named Sulayman ibn Abu'l Husayn ibn Talut al-Damghani constructed the mausoleum in 1341 to honor Baba Qasem, a Sufi mystic.
The building contains Quranic inscriptions, muqarnas decorations, and mosaic tiles that represent traditional Persian architectural and religious elements.
The mausoleum, located in District 3 north of Isfahan's Jameh Mosque, remains open to visitors from early morning until evening.
The wooden door features Thuluth script inscriptions leading to a domed chamber where Baba Qasem's grave lies within a wooden cage structure.
Location: District 3
Official opening: 1341
Architectural style: Ilkhanid architecture, Safavid architecture
Made from material: adobe, brick, plaster, tile
GPS coordinates: 32.67300,51.68658
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
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