Tomb of Kamal-ol-molk, tomb in Nishapur County, Iranian national heritage site
The Tomb of Kamal-ol-Molk is a mausoleum in Nishapur dedicated to a well-known Persian painter. The building displays Pahlavi architecture with geometric forms, six large semicircular arches, and intricate mosaic tiles in cobalt blue and white covering the walls.
Kamal-ol-Molk was born in 1848 and died in 1940 as a recognized figure in Persian painting during the Qajar era. His mausoleum was completed in 1963 by architect Hooshang Seyhoun and added to Iran's national heritage list in 2003.
The name Kamal-ol-Molk means "glory of the realm" and reflects the respect this painter held in Iranian society. Visitors can see today how the site serves as a quiet monument to artistic achievement, where people pause to remember his influence on Persian painting.
The mausoleum is located near the Attar Garden in Nishapur where you can explore other historic sites nearby. The outdoor area is shaded by trees, making it comfortable during hot summers and offering visitors space to sit quietly and observe.
The tomb was opened in 1963 at a ceremony attended by the then Iranian queen Farah Pahlavi, marking its national importance. The grave marker is made from a single piece of granite and bears a relief portrait of the painter carved by his students.
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