Shrine of Bayazid Bastami
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Alternative Title
Shrine of Bayazid Bistami
Date
1120-1121Description
Upon entering the complex, there is a square mausoleum topped by a glazed turquoise conical dome on the right-hand side, then going counterclockwise, a monumental ivan, the entrance to the prayer hall, and another monumental ivan which is open at the back. Inside the prayer hall, the tomb chamber is immediately on the right-hand side off a vestibule, while the inner entrance to the prayer hall is straight ahead. Divided into 2 sections, the outermost prayer hall has multiple mihrabs, while the innermost chamber has only one. Glazed tile and deeply carved stucco abound. interior, mihrab, 2003
Type of Work
Shrine (structure)Subject
Tombs, Shrines, Mausoleums, Ilkhanid dynasty, Sanctuaries, Architecture, Islamic --Iran, Mihrabs
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