Mausoleum of Shah Abbas I

The Mausoleum of Shah Abbas I (Persian: آرامگاه شاه عباس بزرگ) is the burial place of Abbas I, the Safavid king of Persia. The mausoleum is located in Kashan, Iran. According to the dates on the mihrab of the tomb, the primary structure was built before 12th century. The structure was expanded in the Safavid era. In the southwestern portico, there is a rectangular stone, which originates in Caucasus.

Mausoleum of Shah Abbas I / Emamzadeh Habib ebn-e Mussa
آرامگاه شاه عباس بزرگ
Religion
AffiliationShia Islam
RegionWestern Asia
Location
LocationKashan, Iran
Location within Iran
Geographic coordinates33.9814°N 51.4396°E / 33.9814; 51.4396
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