Mausoleum of Prophet Qeydar
آرامگاه قیدار نبی
Religion
AffiliationShi'a
ProvinceZanjan Province
StatusActive
Location
LocationQeydar, Khodabandeh County, Iran
Geographic coordinates36°06′59″N 48°35′08″E / 36.11629°N 48.58542°E / 36.11629; 48.58542
Architecture
FounderBulughan Khatun (wife of Ghazan)
Date established1316
Specifications
Dome(s)1
Site area120.35 square metres (approximately)
Shrine(s)1
Materialsbricks and stone

The Mausoleum of Prophet Qeydar (Farsi: آرامگاه قیدار نبی) is a historic mausoleum located in the city of Qeydar in Khodabandeh County, Iran.[1][2][3] The mausoleum is believed to entomb the remains of Qedar, one of the sons of Ishmael and hence a grandson of the biblical Abraham. This mausoleum is the 321st national monument of Iran.[2][1]

History

The present mausoleum was built in 1316 by the wife of Mahmud Ghazan, Bulughan Khatun.[1][2] A further restoration was funded by a Sufi leader, Timur Khan Soltaniyeh, in 1351.[1][2] However, an earlier structure existed before the 14th century.[1][2]

An illustration of the tomb of Qedar by Eugéne Flandin, misidentified as an Imamzadeh structure.

Architecture

The mausoleum of Prophet Qeydar has an area of approximately 120.40 square metres, in a rectangular shape.[2][1] A simple brick dome tops the mausoleum. On the southern side of the shabestan is an early Nastaliq inscription dating back to 1316, which details the first construction by Bulughan Khatun.[2][1]

Southern facade of the mausoleum

The building is entered from the southern side.[2][1] On the western side of the building, there is a basement, which was intended as a farm for cattle. There are also rooms and hostels that were constructed for visitors and pilgrims.[1][2]

Inside the mausoleum, the doorway and entrance to the supposed grave of Qedar

Inside the mausoleum, the alleged grave of the Prophet is located underneath the dome.[2][1] It is covered by a zarih, and made of walnut wood.[2][1] Islamic calligraphy is engraved onto the zarih, and gold is embedded in it as well.[2][1]

Artifacts

The mausoleum houses an ancient copy of the Holy Qur'an. It is written on papyrus, with a cover made of leather.[2][1]

See also

List of burial places of Abrahamic figures

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 https://zanjan.mcth.ir/en/Database/agentType/View/PropertyID/3118
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 "آرامگاه قیدار نبىّ‏ ع ـ خدابنده :: مزارات ایران و جهان اسلام". shrines.ir. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
  3. ↑ "آرامگاه پیامبری در زنجان که جانشین حضرت اسماعیل (ع) بود + تصاویر - تسنیم". خبرگزاری تسنیم | Tasnim (in Persian). Retrieved 2023-11-28.
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