Year consecrated 14th Century Status Active Municipality Tabriz County | Ecclesiastical or organizational status In use Completed 14th century Region Iran Architectural type Mosque | |
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Address East Azerbaijan Province, Tabriz, Sheshgelan, ثقةالاسلام، Iran Similar Blue Mosque - Tabriz, Saat Tower, Azerbaijan Museum, Arg of Tabriz, Saheb‑ol‑Amr Mosque | ||
Imāmzādeh Hamzah (Persian: امامزاده سيد حمزه) is an Imamzadeh mosque complex in Tabrīz, Iran. The mosque contains the grave of Hamzah, son of the Twelver Shī‘ah Imām, Mūsā' al-Kādhim.
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Location
The Imāmzādeh Hamzah mosque is located in the sheshghelan suburb of Tabrīz next to Maqbaratoshoara and the Museum of Ostad Bohtouni. It is also near Amir Nezam House, House of Seghat ol Islam and Saheb ol Amr Mosque.
History
Sayyid Abi al-Quasim Hamzah is a son of Muza Quasim who is credited for the genealogy of the Saffavids. Hence, the Imāmzādeh Hamzah is a "de facto ancestral cemetery". Thus, it strengthens the notability of its link to the mosque in Ardabil where the elite Saffavids have been buried. The style of decoration of the Hamzah Mosque is further enhanced and has therefore enjoyed sustained patronage.
Description
The exquisite mausoleum dates back to the 14th century (8th century Hijri yearAH), with influence from the Safavid and Qajar dynasties and is thus a pilgrimage centre.
The extensive mirror work within the mosque is common to many of the Imamzadeh throughout Iran.