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Tomb of the Prophet Habakkuk

Coordinates: 34°33′06″N 48°25′48″E / 34.5516921°N 48.4299650°E / 34.5516921; 48.4299650
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Tomb of Prophet Habakkuk
آرامگاه حبقوق نبی
Religion
Affiliation
SectBani Israil
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusMausoleum
StatusActive
Location
LocationTuyserkan, Hamadan Province
CountryIran
Tomb of the Prophet Habakkuk is located in Iran
Tomb of the Prophet Habakkuk
Location of the complex in Iran
Map
Geographic coordinates34°33′06″N 48°25′48″E / 34.5516921°N 48.4299650°E / 34.5516921; 48.4299650
Architecture
TypeIslamic architecture
StyleSeljuk
Completed13th century CE
Specifications
Height (max)12 m (39 ft)
Dome(s)One
Dome height (outer)7 m (23 ft)
Shrine(s)One: Habakkuk
MaterialsBricks; plaster; tiles
Official nameTomb of Prophet Habakkuk
TypeBuilt
Designated28 April 1974
Reference no.969
Conservation organizationCultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran

The Tomb of Prophet Habakkuk (Persian: آرامگاه حبقوق نبی; Arabic: ضريح حبقوق النبي)[a] is a Twelver Shi'ite and Jewish mausoleum located in the city of Tuyserkan, in the province of Hamadan, Iran. The mausoleum is believed to entomb the remains of the biblical prophet Habakkuk, who is revered in some Islamic traditions as one of the Prophets of Bani Israil.

The complex was added to the Iran National Heritage List on 28 April 1974, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.[1][2]

History

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The mausoleum was built during the Seljuk period, in the 13th century.[1][2] Local traditions lay claims that the site was originally a pre-Islamic tomb dedicated to Habakkuk as well.[1][2] Regardless of claims about the site, the mausoleum has always been revered by both the Shi'ites and the community of Iranian Jews. It has also been restored many times since its first construction.

In 1372, illegal looters tunneled under the mausoleum to steal antiques.[2] In later years, these tunnels were investigated during excavation works, and it was discovered that there was a crypt below the mausoleum, where the actual tomb was found.[1][2] Several legends also describe the discovery of the body of Habakkuk there, which appeared to have been well-preserved.[1][2]

Architecture

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The brick mausoleum is octagonal in shape from the ground up and is 12 metres (39 ft) high.[2] The dome that tops the mausoleum is built in a unique conical formation, that is 7 metres (23 ft) high.[1][2] The conical roof has been formed out of 16 columns arranged in a circle and leaning towards its center, where they converge, about 5 metres (16 ft) above, to create its peak.[3] On the exterior, Jewish motifs like the Star of David are subtly visible as part of the exterior designs;[1][2] and inside there are inscriptions in both Hebrew and Persian.[3] The purported grave of Habakkuk is located underneath the dome.[1][2]

At some point, four towers and a gate existed around the mausoleum.[1][2] The ruins of such objects were found during archeological excavations.[1][2]

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  • A British illustration of Habakkuk
    A British illustration of Habakkuk
  • The mausoleum of Habakkuk, in 2022
    The mausoleum of Habakkuk, in 2022
  • Inside the grave of Habakkuk
    Inside the grave of Habakkuk

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Alternative names include the Habaqoq Nabi Mausoleum (Tuyserkan), the Habaghoqgh Nabi Mausoleum (Tuyserkan), the Ārāmgāh-e Ḩeyqūq Nabī, the Ḥabaquq Mausoleum (Tuyserkan), the Ḥabaquq Tomb (Tuyserkan), the Mausoleum of Ḥabaquq (Tuyserkan), and the Tomb of Ḥabaquq (Tuyserkan).

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j آرامگاه حیقوق نبی (ع)؛ پیامبری که دو بار از دنیا رفت. تیتر شهر [reader.newshub.ir] (in Persian). Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l آرامگاه حیقوق نبی. kojaro.com (in Persian). Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Soroudi, S. (December 15, 2002). "Habaquq, Tomb of". Encyclopedia Iranica. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
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