Nader Shah Mausoleum, Biographical museum and tomb in Mashhad, Iran.
The granite mausoleum spans 1448 square meters and features a central library, main hall, and dedicated sections surrounding the burial chamber.
Designed by architect Hooshang Seyhoun, the mausoleum opened in 1963 to honor Nader Shah, founder of the Afsharid dynasty who ruled Persia.
The museum displays military equipment from Nader Shah's era alongside artifacts dating several thousand years before the Common Era.
The mausoleum stands at the Shahda Intersection in Mashhad, 909 kilometers from Tehran, between the Binalood and Hezar Masjed mountain ranges.
The structure incorporates Pahlavi architectural elements, combining modern design principles with traditional Persian motifs in its granite construction.
Location: Mashhad County
Founders: Nader Shah
Architects: Hooshang Seyhoun
Official opening: 1963
Architectural style: Pahlavi architecture
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 36.29486,59.61044
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:38
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