Ghaffarieh dome: a gateway to the history and art of Ilkhani
Ghaffarieh Dome, the jewel of Ilkhani architecture in Maragheh city, has become one of the attractive tourist destinations not only because of its antiquity and beauty, but also because of the important role it played in the history and culture of Iran.
A deeper look at the architecture:
Dome:
The outer shell of the dome is decorated with turquoise and azure glazed bricks.
Geometrical decorations and slimy motifs have given the dome an eye-catching appearance.
Qur’anic inscriptions are written in the Kufic script of thulth and naskh on the dome.
The height of the dome reaches about 20 meters from the ground.
Cellar:
The burial place of Khwaja Rashiduddin Fazlullah Hamdani, the scholarly minister of Ilkhani, has a spiritual and relaxing atmosphere.
The plaster decoration and painting of the cellar have doubled its elegance and beauty.
An inscription has been installed on the tombstone of Khwaja Rashiduddin, which describes his life and services.
Historical significance:
Ghaffarieh Dome is known as a symbol of the glory of Ilkhani rule.
This building shows the skill and elegance of the architects and artists of that period.
The existence of Khwaja Rashiduddin Fazlullah’s tomb in this place has added to the historical and cultural value of Ghaffarieh Dome.
