The Tomb of Shaykh Aminuddin Gabriel (Persian: آرامگاه سید امینالدین جبراییل) is a 17th-century Safavid era mausoleum located in the village of Kalkhuran Sheykh in Ardabil, Iran.
| Tomb of Shaykh Aminuddin Gabriel | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mausoleum |
| Location | |
| Location | Kalkhuran Sheykh, Ardabil, Ardabil Province |
| Country | Iran |
Location of the tomb in Iran | |
| Coordinates | 38°17′17″N 48°17′43″E / 38.2880371°N 48.2952537°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Islamic architecture |
| Style | Safavid architecture |
| Completed | 1622 CE |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Width | 8.14 m (26.7 ft) |
| Materials | Bricks |
It is built over the grave of Amin al-Din Jibrail, the father of the famous mystic Safi-ad-din Ardabili, and was first constructed in 1622 CE. The tomb was added to the Iran National Heritage List, number 65.
Architecture
The mausoleum is built from brick, and is octagonal in shape. It is situated in the center of a garden, with an area of approximately 30,000 square metres. The area of the building is approximately 196 square metres, from its northern to southern facade.
Inside the mausoleum, there is elaborate muqarnas plasterwork done on the ceiling and dome.
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