Meshginshahr
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Meshginshahr is a city in the Central District of Meshgin Shahr County, Ardabil province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.
Arshoq Castle, a.k.a. Kohneh Qaleh ("old castle"), in Meshgin Shahr; Mount Sabalan is in the background
Tomb of Shaykh Haydar
Tomb of Shaykh Haydar
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The Tomb of Shaykh Haydar is located in the city of Meshginshahr, Iran. It was first built in the 14th century during the Ilkhanid era, and later served as a mausoleum for Shaykh Haydar, the father of
Meshginshahr
…Population (2016) • Total 74,109 • Density 6,200/km2 (16,000/sq mi) Time zone UTC+3:30 (IRST) Website Official website Meshginshahr at GEOnet Names Server Tomb of Shaykh Haydar Meshginshahr (Persian: مشگين شهر) is a city in the Central District of Meshgin Shahr County, Ardabil province, Iran, serving as capital of both the…
A historical image of Shaykh Haydar's tomb before modern restoration. Note the support structures required to prevent the mausoleum tower from collapsing
A closeup of the decorative tiling on the exterior surface of the mausoleum
The crypt, with Shaykh Haydar's tomb in the center of another room