Tomb of Shaykh Aminuddin Gabriel
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The Tomb of Shaykh Aminuddin Jibrail (Persian: آرامگاه سید امینالدین جبراییل) is a 17th-century Safavid era mausoleum located in the village of Kalkhuran Sheykh in Ardabil, Iran.
| Tomb of Shaykh Aminuddin Jibrail | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Mausoleum | |
| Location | |
| Location | Kalkhuran Sheykh, Ardabil, Ardabil Province |
| Country | Iran |
  Location of the tomb in Iran | |
| Coordinates | 38°17′17″N 48°17′43″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Islamic architecture |
| Style | Safavid architecture |
| Completed | 1622 CE |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Width | 8.14 m (26.7 ft) |
| Materials | Bricks |
It is built over the grave of Amin al-Din Jibrail, the father of the famous mystic Safi-ad-din Ardabili, and was first constructed in 1622 CE.[1] The tomb was added to the Iran National Heritage List, number 65.[2]
Architecture
The mausoleum is built from brick, and is octagonal in shape.[2] It is situated in the center of a garden, with an area of approximately 30,000 square metres.[3] The area of the building is approximately 196 square metres, from its northern to southern facade.[3]
Inside the mausoleum, there is elaborate muqarnas plasterwork done on the ceiling and dome.[3][2]
