Emamzadeh Taher and Mansour

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Emamzadeh Taher and Mansour
Religion
Affiliation Shia Islam
Province Isfahan
Location
Location Kashan, Iran
Municipality Kashan
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Shown within Iran
Geographic coordinates 33°59′12″N51°27′27″E / 33.986598°N 51.457491°E / 33.986598; 51.457491 Coordinates: 33°59′12″N51°27′27″E / 33.986598°N 51.457491°E / 33.986598; 51.457491
Architecture
Type Imamzadeh
Completed1536

Emamzadeh Taher and Mansour is a historical structure in Kashan, Iran. The construction of the building was completed in 1536, which is mentioned on the door of the tomb under the name of twelve shiites Imams. The Emamzadeh has a turquoise dome and minaret and also a wooden shrine. [1]

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References

  1. Hosseyn Yaghoubi (2004). Arash Beheshti (ed.). Rāhnamā ye Safar be Ostān e Esfāhān(Travel Guide for the Province Isfahan) (in Persian). Rouzane. p. 190. ISBN   964-334-218-2.