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Tomb of Ferdowsi

May 28, 2016 , IRAN , KHORASAN RAZAVI

Tomb of Ferdowsi is a tomb complex composed of a white marble base, and a decorative edifice erected in honor of this Persian poet located in Tus, Iran, in Razavi Khorasan province. It was built in the early 1930s and uses mainly elements of Achaemenid architecture. The construction of the mausoleum as well as its aesthetic design is a reflection of the cultural, and geo-political status of Iran at the time. This article delves into the architecture of the tomb and its influences.

Photo: Mostafa Abbasi - Borna News / IRAN IMAGES

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