The tomb of Sheikh Shahabuddin Ahri, a 7th century Iranian mystic and poet, is located in the city of Ahar in East Azarbaijan province. This building, which is also known as the Museum of Mysticism and Literature, is a complex that includes a monastery, a mosque, a porch, a minaret, and various pavilions.
History:
The exact date of the construction of the tomb of Sheikh Shahabuddin Ahri is not known, but some believe that this building was built during the Safavid era. According to the inscription at the entrance of the mausoleum, the restoration of the building was done in 1275 AH.
Architecture:
The khanqah of Sheikh Shahabuddin Ahri’s tomb has a large space under a two-shell dome. The walls of the monastery are decorated with unique stucco. There is also a place called China House in this complex, which is considered a place to store porcelain dishes.
The mausoleum of Sheikh Shahabuddin Ahri Mosque has also been turned into a cozy place for prayer and worship with pleasant paintings and manuscripts. The stone fence of the mausoleum is one of the other parts of this complex, which is designed in a rectangular shape and is carved with Slimi motifs all around.
Museum of Mysticism and Literature:
The Museum of Mysticism and Literature is located in one of the pavilions of Sheikh Shahabuddin Ahri’s tomb. In this museum, works such as manuscripts, historical documents, pottery and old coins are exhibited.
Importance:
The tomb of Sheikh Shahabuddin Ahri was registered as one of the historical monuments of Iran in 2005 in the list of national monuments of Iran. This building is a clear example of Safavid period architecture and is very important in terms of plaster decorations and paintings.
