Mausoleum of Omar Khayyám
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The Mausoleum of Omar Khayyam (Persian: آرامگاه عمر خیام) is a modern mausoleum of white marble erected over Omar Khayyam's headstone located on the south-east of the city of Nishapur, Iran. This mausoleum is a symbol of modern Persian architecture and is part of the national heritage of Iran. This monument was built during the reign of the Pahlavi dynasty and was designed by Hooshang Seyhoun.
Mausoleum of Omar Khayyám | |
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آرامگاه عمر خیام | |
General information | |
Status | Open to the public |
Type | Mausoleum |
Architectural style | Iranian architecture |
Address | Complex of Khayyam garden and Mausoleum, Erfan St, Khayyam Blvd, |
Town or city | Nishapur |
Country | Iran |
Completed | 1963 |
Owner | Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism |
Height | 22 meters |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Hooshang Seyhoun |
Known for | Symbol of the city of Nishapur |
Other information | |
Parking | Available |
Public transit access | A bus station is situated in front of the complex |
The reconstruction of the Mausoleum of Omar Khayyam in Nishapur was commissioned by Reza Shah. Omar's previous tomb was separated from his tomb, and a white marble monument (Current Mausoleum), designed by the Iranian architect Hooshang Seyhoun, was erected over it. This mausoleum became one of the main symbols of the city and one of the known works of the modern Persian architecture. The influence of the architectural design of this mausoleum is visible on the coat of arms of the University of Neyshabur, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) and other public, civil and private organizations of the city. The construction of the new mausoleum was completed in the year 1963.