Tomb of Nader Shah Mashhad

The tomb of Nader Shah Afshar is one of the historical, visible and beautiful tombs of the Pahlavi period located in Mashhad.

In the following, we will get to know more about this tomb.

The tomb of Nader Shah The tomb of Nader Shah
History of the tomb:
Nader Shah Afshar, known as the Iranian Napoleon, was a powerful king who conquered India.
He was a king who killed his sons at the end of his reign.
There are several expensive manuscripts of the history of Nader Shah’s conquest of the world.
In another hall, if there is information about the life of Nader Shah and Colonel Mohammad Ali Pasian, the first Iranian pilot, there is information.
His tomb is also in the northern corner of Nader’s tomb.
Getting to know the architecture of the tomb:
The designer of the tomb of Nader Shah Afshar is Master Houshang Seyhoun, who has left behind many of his works, including the design of the tombs of Abu Ali Sina, Khayyam, Ferdowsi, Kamal al-Molk, and so on.
This tomb is located in a garden with a total area of ​​14,400 square meters and its space is as solid and diverse as he himself.
The main area of ​​the building is 12,000 square meters and has 3 western, eastern and southern porches that are connected to each other and has three corridors and three staircases.
This tomb is built in the form of a snow nomad tent on a 12-step platform two meters from the ground, where Nader Shah was both born and killed.
A statue of Nader Shah riding a horse with three other people is seen, made by the artist Abolhassan Seddiqi.
Its foundation was made by the Italian Brutti factory and is located on a high stone volume.
A cannon barrel captured from the Portuguese.
The walls inside the tomb are also made of Maragheh-colored ochre marble.
It is located next to the tomb tower and the building has 2 halls.
For more information about the Naderi Museum Garden, click here.
Location of the tomb:
His tomb is located on the northwest side of the Shohada (former Nader) Crossroads and 800 meters from the Holy Shrine.
Address: Mashhad, Shirazi Street, Shohada Crossroads (northwest side)
Telephone number: 051-32224888
Entry fee: 5000 Tomans for Iranians and 50000 Tomans for non-Iranians
Visit hours: 9 am to 5 pm
The tomb of Nader Shah is an example of modern Iranian architecture and one of the attractions of our rich history. Considering that the tomb of Nader Shah is near the Holy Shrine, visiting this historical monument after the shrine is recommended for all tourists.

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