Tomb of Nizam al-Mulk, Medieval tomb in Ahmadabad, Isfahan, Iran.
Description
The Tomb of Nizam al-Mulk is a burial site in Ahmadabad, Isfahan, containing three marble gravestones with the central one positioned as the main focal point. The complex displays various architectural elements that demonstrate the craftsmanship of medieval Persian building practices.
History
The tomb belongs to a vizier from the Seljuq period who implemented major administrative reforms between 1064 and 1092. The site connects the story of an influential figure with the memory of two other historical persons whose lives intersected with his.
Culture
The inscriptions on the gravestones show Quranic verses without the names of the deceased, reflecting how Persian burial customs shifted during the Safavid period.
Practical
The visit allows you to examine the structure and details of a medieval burial site up close. It is helpful to allow time for observing the marble gravestones and the surrounding architectural features.
Did you know?
The burial ground also holds the graves of two other figures whose names are closely connected to the legend surrounding the vizier's death. These mysterious connections make the site a hidden layer of medieval history.
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