Emâmzâdeh Sâleh
Author: Eskandar Mokhtari
Translator: Nassim Ghiassi
Publisher: Cultural Research Bureau
Subject: Iranian Studies (Tehran city)
Date of Publication: 2017 (1st edition)
No. of Pages: 38
Size: 19 × 12 cm
ISBN: 9789643792282
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◙ This book is covered by the Grant Program of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
About the Book:
There are numerous holy shrines in the three regions of Tehran Metropolitan Area, namely Shemirân (the northern region), Tehran (the central region) and Rey (the southern region). Few people have been able to visit all these sites scattered around the city, and on the other hand there are few citizens of Tehran who have never been to Emâmzâdeh Sâleh Mausoleum, both a pilgrimage and recreational destination. The shrine smells of life and of attachment to culture, religion, history, identity, people and nature. The vibrant market, the nice view of Alborz Mountains, the cool climate, the shady trees, and a mausoleum for pilgrims, together create a rare and precious oasis of peace and pleasure in the turbulent Tehran of today.
Following a brief history of Tajrish District and some of its natural features, such as its water sources, the book gives an overview of the mausoleum, its location and architectural features. Family lineage of Emâmzâdeh Sâleh, a list of several prominent figures buried in the vicinity of the mausoleum, together with a description of the old plane tree that used to be a natural landmark of the district and other relics at the shrine are some of the subjects covered in this book.
The book in hand is the 14th volume of a twenty-title series published as an output of Tehran Studies Project at Cultural Research Bureau. These books were designed to provide both authentic and interesting reading material on the historical, architectural and cultural aspects of Tehran’s prominent monuments and urban spaces. The series was recently translated into English for English-speakers willing to expand their knowledge about the history of the present Iranian capital.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Tajrish: An ancient village on the rural outskirts of Rey
History of Tajrish
Water-sources of Tajrish
Location of Emâmzâdeh Sâleh Mausoleum
Architectural features
The dome-chamber
Family lineage of Emâmzâdeh Sâleh
Chronological dating of the tomb
Evidence of architectural transformation of the monument before recent decades
People buried in the vicinity of the mausoleum
The mausoleum’s old plane tree
Other relics in Emâmzâdeh Sâleh Mausoleum
Final note
References
Pronunciation Guide
About the Author:
Eskandar Mokhtari (1956/Tehran) received his BA in Archaeology and History of Art from Tehran University in 1980, and an MA in Architectural Restoration from University of Art in 1995. He also holds a PhD in Art Research from University of Art. He has been in charge of restoring several monuments and historic sites in Iran since 1980. His latest responsibilities include management of Tehran Historical City Office from 1996 to 2009, and supervision of Bam Cultural Heritage Recovery Project from 2004 to 2009. He has produced a dozen documentaries on historic sites and monuments of Iran for the Iranian National TV, authored several books and articles on cultural heritage conservation, and worked as a lecturer in several Iranian universities including Tehran University and Iran University of Science and Technology. He was also the chief editor of the present books series (Tehran Studies).