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Tomb of Shaykh Aminuddin Gabriel

The Tomb of Shaykh Aminuddin Jibrail () is a 17th-century Safavid era mausoleum located in the village of Kalkhuran Sheykh in Ardabil, Iran.

It is built over the grave of Amin al-Din Jibrail, the father of the famous mystic Safi-ad-din Ardabili, and was first constructed in 1622 CE. The tomb was added to the Iran National Heritage List, number 65.

Architecture

The mausoleum is built from brick, and is octagonal in shape. It is situated in the center of a garden, with an area of approximately 30,000 square metres. The area of the building is approximately 196 square metres, from its northern to southern facade.

Inside the mausoleum, there is elaborate muqarnas plasterwork done on the ceiling and dome.

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