Introduction:
Shaheswar cemetery, located in the central part of Izeh city in Khuzestan province, has been registered as one of the national monuments of Iran on 27th of Bahman 1378 with registration number 2596. This cemetery is located on a hillside overlooking the Izeh plain and occupies an area of about 5 hectares.
Age:
This cemetery dates back to different historical periods, including the Parthian, Sassanid, and Islamic periods. Nevertheless, most of the tombstones and stone lions in it belong to the Qajar period and the early Pahlavi period.
Specifications:
Location: hillside overlooking the Izeh plain
Area: about 5 hectares
Number of tombstones and stone lions: more than 1000
Variety: Tombstones are placed vertically and horizontally in the ground and stone lions are carved in different sizes and shapes.
Patterns and inscriptions: On many tombstones and stone lions, there are patterns and inscriptions that provide valuable information about the history and culture of the Bakhtiari people.
Importance:
Shaheswar cemetery is one of the most important historical cemeteries in Iran, which has a very high historical, cultural and artistic value. This cemetery provides valuable information about the history and culture of Bakhtiari people. Also, the stone lions of this cemetery are artistically valuable and show the skill of ancient Iranian sculptors.
