Imamzadeh Ja'far, Borujerd
| Imāmzādeh Ja‘far | |
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امامزاده جعفر (بروجرد) | |
 Resting place of Ja‘far, grandson of ‘Alī ibn al-Husayn | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Imamzadeh and mosque |
| Location | |
| Location | Borujerd, Lorestan |
| Country | Iran |
  Shown within Iran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°53′25.29″N 48°46′12.33″E / 33.8903583°N 48.7700917°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | |
| Completed |
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| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | One |
| Dome height (outer) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Shrine(s) | One: (Ja‘far) |
| Materials | Bricks; mortar |
| Official name | Imāmzādeh Ja‘far |
| Type | Built |
| Designated | 5 May 1997 |
| Reference no. | 1855 |
| Conservation organization | Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran |
The Imāmzādeh Ja‘far (Persian: امامزاده جعفر (بروجرد); Arabic: مرقد جعفر الكاظم (بروجرد)) is a Shi'ite Imamzadeh and mosque, located in Borujerd, Lorestan province, western Iran. The mausoleum contains the remains of Abulqāsim Ja’far ibn al-Husayn, grandson of the Shī‘ah Imam Ali ibn al-Husayn.
The complex was added to the Iran National Heritage List on 5 May 1997, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran. he complex is one of the holiest sites in Shia Islam.
Overview
Built in the 11th century CE, Imamzadeh Jafar is one of the few examples of Seljuk and Ilkhanid architecture in Iran. A very similar mausoleum is the Tomb of Daniel in Susa, south western Iran.
The building is octagonal with a high dome in the center. The height of the conic-shaped dome is 25 metres (82 ft) from the base. The main entrance is on the east side and there are two halls decorated with tile work from the Safavid and Qajar eras. The shrine is located in the middle of a cemetery with many old graves and trees.
The 2006 Borujerd earthquake caused extensive damage to the tomb. The mud-brick parts of the building were damaged and a hole appeared on the dome.
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See also
References
External links
- Borujerd Information Portal Archived May 1, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- CHN Press
- Mehr News 2006/04/03
External links
Media related to Imamzadeh Jafar (Borujerd) at Wikimedia Commons
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