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Sheikh Safi aldin Ardebili

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بقعه شیخ صفی الدین بقعه شیخ صفی الدین بهرام عابدینی

This site is known today as Sheikh Safi Aldin (eddin) Ardebili which consists of many smaller parts and courtyards such as: Aali Qapou, Entrance, great courtyard, the tomb of sheikh safi aldin, seraglio, Tomb of King Esmaiil, Janat Sara Mosque , abbey, Martirdom cemetry and other parts.

This Historical place is one of the most beautiful sites in historical and artistical aspects in Iran.

There are other tombs of kings here as well. tombs of kings of Safavi and princes and other authorities of that time. among those the tomb of mother of king esmaiil and Sheikh Sadredin, Sheikh jonaid, Sultan Heidar and two other kings named estajelou and kordbeik can be noticed which are dated to 949 in hejri calender.

many ornamental views in inside and outside of the arcade are consist of paintings and carving ornamented by golden color.

the mausoleum of Sheikh Safi Aldin is a cylindrical tower with a low dome on top of it. underneath the vault there is a ornamented chest which is one of the most precious portable thing in this site.

The vault of king Esmaiil is lower than that of Sheikh safi aldin. and the outer walls are in colorful tiles with koufi calipograohy.

No. of National ID registration: 64

 


 

reference: The list of historical monuments of Iran

Translated by Sohrab Mirza Abedini



other sources : http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1345

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