Tomb of Samuel, Iran
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StatusActive
LocationNear Verdeh, Zarandieh County, Markazi Province
| Mausoleum of Prophet Samuel | |
|---|---|
آرامگاه اشموئیل نبی | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mausoleum |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Near Verdeh, Zarandieh County, Markazi Province |
| Country | Iran |
  Location of the mausoleum in Iran | |
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| Geographic coordinates | 35°13′47″N 50°10′53″E / 35.22966°N 50.18145°E |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | 1 |
| Materials | Brick, stone |
| Official name | Mausoleum of Prophet Samuel |
| Type | Built |
| Designated | 1975 |
| Reference no. | 1181 |
| Conservation organization | Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran |
The Mausoleum of Prophet Samuel (Persian: آرامگاه اشموئیل نبی) is a Shi'ite mausoleum located in Zarandieh County, in the province of Zanjan, Iran. It is believed by locals to be the burial place of Samuel.
The mausoleum was added to the Iran National Heritage List in 1938 and is administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.[1][2][3] It is built to the direction of Jerusalem, like other Jewish shrines.[4]
