The Alaviyan Dome (Persian: گنبد علویان) is a 12th century mausoleum in Hamadan, Iran.[1] A green colored dome once decorated the top of the building, as the poet Khaqani refers to the building as "the green dome", but has been destroyed by the passing of time.[2]
| Alaviyan Dome | |
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گنبد علویان | |
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Hamadan |
| Country | Iran |
It was listed among the Iranian national heritage sites with the number 94 on 6 January 1932.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Iran seeks ICESCO heritage status for Alavian Dome". Tehran Times. 2021-05-21. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ "Six places to visit in Hamedan". Tehran Times. 2019-06-02. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ "گنبد علویان همدان مرمت می شود". ایسنا (in Persian). 2020-06-20. Retrieved 2021-12-08.