Mausoleum of Attar of Nishapur
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The Mausoleum of Attar of Nishapur (Persian: آرامگاه عطار نیشابوری) is located in Nishapur in northeastern Iran. It's located near the Mausoleum of Omar Khayyám.[1] The structure is octagonal in shape with a tile worked onion shaped dome. It has 4 entrances, the northern one is the main entrance. The structure is adorned with colored (green, yellow and blue) tiles and carvings. The interior site is covered by plaster and has four seats. The Mausoleum is located in a garden covering an area of about 119 sq. m. The grave of the well known painter Kamal-ol-molk is also situated in a part of this garden. This mausoleum was initially built by the order of Ali-Shir Nava'i during the reign of the Tmurid dynasty in Persia.
Mausoleum of Attar of Nishapur | |
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آرامگاه عطار نیشابوری | |
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Status | Open to the public |
Architectural style | Persian architecture |
Town or city | Nishapur |
Country | Iran |
Completed | Timurid Empire (by order of Ali-Shir Nava'i) |