The tomb of Sheikh Ahmad Jam, a jewel in the heart of Khorasan
The tomb of Sheikh Ahmad Jam, a famous Iranian mystic and poet, is located in the city of Torbat Jam in Razavi Khorasan province. This building, which dates back to the 9th century AH, is one of the most beautiful and magnificent historical buildings in Iran and shines as a jewel in the heart of Khorasan.
History:
After the death of Sheikh Ahmad Jam in 440 AH, his disciples and devotees built a simple building on his grave. During the following centuries, other buildings were added to this complex until during the Safavid era, Shah Safi reconstructed and developed this complex.
Architecture:
The tomb complex of Sheikh Ahmad Jam includes several buildings, including a dome, a mosque, a porch, a minaret, etc. The dome, which is the most important part of this complex, has a long dome and two shells, which is considered a type of rack domes. The interior and exterior decorations of the dome are very beautiful and impressive and include tiling, brickwork, moqrans work and plastering.
Decorations:
The decorations of Sheikh Ahmad Jam’s tomb are highly diverse and elegant. Maraq tiling, Qur’anic inscriptions in thulth and naskh script, Islamic and Khatai motifs, and beautiful moqrans works are among the decorations of this building.
Importance:
The tomb of Sheikh Ahmad Jam is of great importance in terms of architecture, decorations and history. This building has been registered as one of Iran’s national monuments and is also on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
