Historical cemetery of Bezlar Hafeshjan: a treasure of tombstones
Bozlar Hefshjan cemetery is a treasure of tombstones and relics from the Safavid to Qajar eras. This historical cemetery is located at the beginning of Hefshjan city, Shahrekord city, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, and with more than 2000 tombstones, it is considered one of the most unique historical cemeteries in Iran.
History and importance:
This cemetery dates back to the Safavid period (around 1004 AH) and its historical tombstones continue until the end of the Qajar era (1343 AH).
Bezler Mausoleum is of special historical and artistic importance due to the unique carvings of the tombstones and showing the burial rituals and art of that era.
Features of the cemetery:
Types of tombstones: In this cemetery, there are horizontal, vertical, altar, box and statue-shaped tombstones, all of which have decorations and motifs.
Tombstones of the Safavid period: This period is of special importance and its tombstones are mainly located in the middle part of the cemetery.
Hefeshjani Carvers: The carving of these tombstones is the work of skilled Hefeshjani artists and stonemasons who have been responsible for a large amount of historical monuments of Chaharmahal, Bakhtiari and Khuzestan provinces during the past four hundred years.
Signs and symbols: On the tombstones, there are usually patterns such as pigeons (symbols of pike and messenger), flowers and vases, salimi, the phrases “Ho al-Baqi”, “Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim”, “Ho al-Hi al-Dhi Laymut” and poems related to life and death. It is engraved.
The type of tombstones: The type of tombstones is specific to the region.
current situation:
Unfortunately, Bezler Hafeshjan Mausoleum is currently facing serious dangers, including:
In recent years, some parts of the cemetery have been destroyed, especially the tombstones of the Safavid period.
Lack of restoration and restoration: The lack of attention and funds for the restoration and restoration of this valuable work accelerates the process of destruction.
The importance of preserving the tomb:
Bezler Hefshjan Mausoleum is a treasure of Iranian history, art and culture. Preservation of this valuable work is necessary for a better understanding of the past and its transmission to future generations.
