Ferdowsi Tomb of Mashhad
- heliya erfani
- 9 months ago
ferdowsi tomb of mashhad, Statue of Iranian language and literature
The tomb of Hakim Abolqasem Ferdowsi is located in Mashhad. The irreplaceable role of this tomb in preserving the literature, culture and history of ancient Iran is not hidden from anyone. This place is considered one of the tourist attractions of Mashhad, which attracts a large number of enthusiasts every year.
So, this mausoleum is a large complex including architectural buildings, gardens and green spaces, which is famous for the mausoleum of the great poet of Iran, Hakim Abolqasem Ferdowsi.
The existence of Ferdowsi’s tomb in the city of Mashhad brings important and positive results for tourism and the city of Mashhad, such as: attracting tourists, developing the tourism industry, preserving the history and culture of Iran, familiarizing with the ancient history of Iran, and developing culture and art.
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During the reign of Adel Ghazan from 694 to 703 A.H., Amir Esen, the ruler of Tos, ordered the construction of a mausoleum, but the work remained half-finished after his death.
The next ruler did not show any determination to finish it, until the half-built mansion with a small dome that was placed on the grave, turned into a ruin over time and buried the poet’s large wheat field.
This process continued until the era of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar until, by his order, Asif al-Dawlah Shirazi was assigned as the governor of Khorasan to find Ferdowsi’s grave in 1302 AH and prepare a mausoleum for it.
So, this is how the mausoleum came out of obscurity after many years and 2 brick rooms were temporarily built on it so that Asif al-Dawlah could find the opportunity to build a dignified tomb for Ferdowsi. This tomb was registered as one of the national monuments of Iran on 18 December 1354 with registration number 1176.
With the fall of the Qajar dynasty and the rise of Reza Shah and the strengthening of the spirit of nationalism among the country’s elites and politicians, the Association of National Artifacts was established in 1301. Mohammad Ali Foroughi, who was the head of the association, put the construction of a shrine for them and their position on the agenda.
With the provision of the initial budget in May 1305, Ki Khosro Shahrukh was assigned to travel to Tus with a group to determine the exact burial place of Ferdowsi. In this way, the construction of the tomb started in 1307.
With the approval of the association’s plan on Mehr 28, 1312, the construction of the tomb began under the supervision of Hossein Larzadeh. In 1313, it was ready for operation at the same time as “Hazareh Ferdowsi” celebration.
The address of Ferdowsi Mausoleum of Mashhad is 30 km northwest of Mashhad city, in Tus section of Mashhad District 12.
The tombstone is made of marble in dimensions of 1.5 x 1 meters and about 0.5 meters high and is placed in the center of the square hall. This mausoleum is made of marble and the interior is decorated with tiles, and there is a long four-column with two large capitals in its four corners. Also, the image of a winged man is executed on the top of its southern side.
“In the name of God. This blessed place is the mausoleum of the master of Persian speaking and the singer of national stories of Iran, Hakim Abolqasem Ferdowsi Tusi, whose words are the lifeblood of Iran and his tomb is immortal in the hearts of the people of this land. Date of birth: 329 AH – Date of death: 411 AH – Date of construction of the tomb: 1353 AH”
The tomb consists of two main parts, internal architecture and external architecture.
In general, it represents the external structure of the tomb.
The tomb building has a square structure and its total area is 1043 square meters. This place has stairs on all sides that make access to this building easier. In the design of the tomb, much attention has been paid to the tomb of Cyrus in Pasargad. Also, the tomb consists of 3 basic parts: tombstone, tomb platform and staircase area.
The main building is located on a platform and is 18 meters high. This building is designed in the form of a simple cube, which contains seven smaller cubes. These cubes are placed on top of each other in such a way that they form a large cubic building.
The entrance to the interior of the tomb is located on the west side of the building. Two stairs located on the south and north sides lead to the basement and burial chamber. On the walls of these stairs, there are six stone panels with reliefs. Therefore, these signs were installed on both sides of the entrance corridor to the burial room before the renovation.
These panels show stories of “Battle of Rostam”, “War of Iranians and Turanians” and “Battle of Rostam and Sohrab” on the south side of the stairs. It shows “Darius the Great on the Imperial Throne”, “Two Emperors in the Presence of the Sassanid Emperor”, and “The Arrival of the King of India to the Court of Iran” on the north side of the stairs.
The size of the basement is 30×30 meters and its depth is five meters. There are ventilation tunnels around the base of the building. In the past, the tomb was located in a room measuring 5×5 meters and its entrance was opened from the second passage outside the tomb. Finally, after the changes, the cemetery has been moved to its current location. In order to stabilize the structure, twin columns with a height of five meters are placed in the four corners of the room.
The southern and eastern walls of this part of the building also contain stone reliefs of Shahnameh stories and two texts engraved in Nastaliq script. These reliefs and artistic texts add beauty to the section and emphasize the cultural and historical influence of the Shahnameh in the design of the tomb.
There is a museum in this tomb that attracts many visitors.The Tus Museum building was built in 1347 AH (around 1968 AD) with an area of approximately 600 square meters on the west side of Ferdowsi Tomb in Mashhad. This museum was designed by engineer Hoshang Sihon and was implemented with the efforts of the National Artifacts Association.So, this building was originally designed with the aim of building a traditional tea house and carrying out porters by Shahnameh porters.
However, in order to better introduce the cultural and historical values of Tus as well as the great personality of Hakim Abolqasem Ferdowsi, its use was changed to a museum in 1361 AH (around 1982 AD).
This museum plays an important role in teaching and publishing the culture and history of the region.
In the garden area of Ferdowsi Mausoleum, a space has been created for the supply and sale of handicrafts. In this place, a variety of hand-made products are offered. These products include items and clothing made of skin and leather. This space is an opportunity to see and buy various arts and crafts that represent the culture and history of this region. Therefore, this store can be an attractive experience for the visitors of Ferdowsi Tomb.
A library is located on the eastern side of the Ferdowsi tomb. The floor of this library is covered with precious and beautiful carpets. About 9000 books are kept in this space. The library is divided into two parts. A reading room where visitors can read books, and a book storehouse where a collection of books is kept. Considering the cultural and historical content of its books, this library is a suitable place for those interested in study and research.
Haft Khan Restaurant, with a pleasant and peaceful design, is an ideal place for tourists who want to stay and eat in a nearby place after visiting the Ferdowsi Mausoleum. This restaurant has two different indoor and outdoor spaces.This restaurant is located in a convenient place. This location allows visitors to relax and enjoy delicious food in a relaxed and stylish atmosphere after a day full of exploring and learning.
To visit the tomb of Ferdowsi in Tus, you can use public transportation or a private car:
If you are using a private car, you can find the right route to Ferdowsi Tomb using online maps or GPS trackers. You should also note that there are parking lots near the tomb.
Many tourists who travel to Mashhad prefer to use a private car. so that they can have a travel plan and visit the sights of Mashhad according to their wishes and preferences. People who like to explore with their own car, fortunately, Ferdowsi tomb provides you with a separate parking. You can stop at this tomb and visit the complex safely.
Some prominent figures of Iran who are in this place.
Mehdi Akhavan-Sales is one of the prominent Iranian poets of the 20th century.
So, he was called “Ferdowsi of the 20th century” because of his works in Persian poetry and his reliance on Iranian culture and history.
He died in 1369 AH and due to the major influences of Shahnameh and Ferdowsi in his works, his tomb was placed in the Ferdowsi Mausoleum in Tus.
The tomb of Mehdi Akhavan-Sales is located on the south side of the museum, in the area of Ferdowsi’s mausoleum. His burial in this place shows his deep connection with Ferdowsi and Shahnameh.
Visiting the tomb of Mehdi Akhavan-Sales can be a spiritual and educational experience for those interested in Iranian poetry and culture.
Mohammad Reza Shajarian was one of the prominent singers and musicians of Iran. He was very popular in traditional Iranian singing because of his beautiful voice and innovative techniques. He died in Mehr 1399.
Shajarian is known as one of the greatest singers in the history of Iranian music. Therefore, he has been given the title of “Khosro the song of Iran”. He was very popular and famous because of his great influence on Iranian music.
For those interested in Iranian music and culture, visiting the tomb of Mohammad Reza Shajarian can be a spiritual and historical experience.
Ferdowsi tomb is about 25 kilometers away from Mashhad city center.
In the following, we will check the distance between this tomb and some places of interest in Mashhad.
This sightseeing place is about 10 kilometers away from Imam Reza shrine. You can go to the shrine through the bus line in the city.
The distance from the tomb to the villages of Torgabeh and Shandiz in Mashhad is approximately 36 km.
If you are into shopping and market tourism, the distance between the tomb and Sepad tourist complex is about 24 km by car.
It is about 2 kilometers away.
If you are a traveler of Mashhad and you intend to visit Ferdowsi tomb of Mashhad and you prefer that your hotel has easy access to the tomb, we suggest you to stay at Tous Tourist Hotel.
If you are looking for a luxury stay with excellent facilities and services, our special offer is Rose Darvishi Hotel and Darvish Luxury Hotel located on Imam Reza Street. By staying in them, you can walk to the shrine with a few steps. If you plan to visit other sightseeing centers of Mashhad, you should use urban transport lines.
| The address of Ferdowsi’s tomb | 30 km from Mashhad |
| Contact number | 05132663825 |
| visit fee | has it |
| Hours of work | 9 to 17 |
| location | Ferdowsi tomb |
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In this article, we tried to introduce you to the Ferdowsi Mausoleum of Mashhad, the architecture of the tomb, its sights and to some extent its facilities.
