Imamzadeh Ja'far, Borujerd
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| Imāmzādeh Ja‘far | |
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امامزاده جعفر بروجرد | |
 Resting place of Ja‘far, grandson of ‘Alī ibn al-Husayn | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Imamzadeh and mosque |
| Location | |
| Location | Borujerd, Lorestan |
| Country | Iran |
  Shown within Iran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°53′25.29″N 48°46′12.33″E / 33.8903583°N 48.7700917°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | |
| Completed | 11th century CE |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | One |
| Dome height (outer) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Shrine(s) | One: (Ja‘far) |
The Imāmzādeh Ja‘far (Persian: امامزاده جعفر بروجرد) is a Shi'ite Imamzadeh and mosque, located in Borujerd, Lorestan province, western Iran. The mausoleum contains the remains of Abulqāsim Ja’far ibn al-Husayn, grandson of the Shī‘ah Imam Ali ibn al-Husayn.
Overview
[edit]Built in the 11th century CE, Imamzadeh Jafar is one of the few examples of Seljuk and Ilkhanid architecture in Iran. A very similar mausoleum is the Tomb of Daniel in Susa, south western Iran.
The building is octagonal with a high dome in the center. The height of the conic-shaped dome is 25 metres (82 ft) from the base. The main entrance is on the east side and there are two halls decorated with tile work from the Safavid and Qajar eras. The shrine is located in the middle of a cemetery with many old graves and trees.
The 2006 Borujerd earthquake caused extensive damage to the tomb. The mud-brick parts of the building were damaged and a hole appeared on the dome.
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Media related to Imāmzādeh Ja‘far at Wikimedia Commons
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