In the small city of Shiraz, Iran, there is one of the most beautiful Muslim tombs in the world – the unique mirrored mausoleum of Shah Cheragh.
The Mirrored Mausoleum of Shah Cheragh
The mirrored mausoleum of Shah Cherah
The Shah Cherah Mausoleum is the burial place of the brothers Ahmed and Mohamed, sons of Musa al-Kadhim. Previously, the tomb was no different from many others, but in the 14th century, Queen Tashi Khatun decided to make this place special and ordered it to be decorated with thousands of mirror fragments.
In Persian, “Shah Cherah” translates as “prince of light”. Externally, the mausoleum is practically no different from the others, but once you go inside, it’s like you get into another world – the world of light and mirrors.
The mirrored mausoleum of Shah Cherah inside
The mirrored mausoleum of Shah Cherah inside, Iran
The mirrored mausoleum of Shah Cherah is inside. Photo
The mirrored mausoleum of Shah Cherah inside. Photo 1
The inner walls of the tomb are decorated with numerous fragments of glass, precious stones and silver plates. The dome of the mausoleum is also covered with mirrors and colored glass.
The Mirrored Mausoleum of Shah Cheragh
Mirror Mosque in Iran
The Mirror Mosque in Iran. Photo 1
The Mirror Mosque in Iran. Photo 2
The building has two minarets, and in the center stands a large “Shiraz” dome. In the main hall of the mausoleum there is the sarcophagus of Syed Mir Ahmed, to which two queues are constantly drawn – male and female. These are pilgrims who come here from all over the country to ask the saint for something. In another part of the tomb there is a smaller sarcophagus – in it rests the younger brother of Syed Mir Ahmed – Mir Mohammed.
Shah Cherah Mirror Mosque
The Mirror Mosque in Iran. Photo 1
The mirrored Shah Cherah Mosque in Iran.
Shah Cherah Mirror Mosque, Iran
Today, Shah Cherah is officially recognized as the most important historical monument of architecture and is included in the list of cultural heritage of Iran.
The mirrored Shah Cherah Mosque in Iran. Photo 1
