Tomb of Esther and Mordechai, Hamadan

Name: Tomb of Esther and Mordechai
Address: Hamadan, Iran

#2 among attractions in Hamadan

Top attraction, Historical place, Mausoleum

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The Tomb of Esther and Mordechai is a tomb located in Hamadan, Iran. Iranian Jews believe it houses the remains of the biblical Queen Esther and her uncle Mordechai, and it is the most important pilgrimage site for Jews in Iran. There is no mention of it in either the Bavli or the Jerusalem Talmud and the Iranian Jewish tradition has not been supported by Jews beyond Iran. ()

Local name: آرامگاه استر و مردخای Coordinates: 34°47'53"N, 48°30'46"E

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Tomb of Esther and Mordechai – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Avicenna Mausoleum, Jameh Mosque of Hamadan, Ecbatana, Stone Lion.

0.4 miS
Historical place, Museum
Avicenna Mausoleum, Hamadan
12 min walk • Nestled within the ancient city of Hamadan, Iran, lies the Avicenna Mausoleum – a tribute to one of the most renowned scholars of the Islamic Golden Age. This museum and mausoleum honors the polymath Avicenna, also known as Ibn Sina, whose contributions to philosophy...
~910 ftNE
Mosque
Jameh Mosque of Hamadan, Hamadan
5 min walk • Jameh Mosque of Hamadan in Hamadan, built during the Qajar dynasty.
0.6 miNE
Historical place, History museum, Archaeological site
Ecbatana, Hamadan
15 min walk • Ecbatana was an ancient city in Media in western Iran. It is believed that Ecbatana is in Hagmatana Hill, an archaeological mound in Hamedan. According to Herodotus, Ecbatana was chosen as the Medes' capital in the late 8th century BC by Deioces.
1 miSE
Memorial
Stone Lion, Hamadan
27 min walk • The stone lion of Hamadan is a historical monument in Hamadan, Iran. The stone lion – one part of the 'Lions' Gate' – sits on a hill where a Parthian-era cemetery is said to have been located. When first built, this statue had a twin counterpart for which they both constituted the old gate of the city.
0.4 miS
34°47'30"N • 48°30'48"E
Bu Alisina Museum, Hamadan
11 min walk • Museum
0.8 miNW
34°48'23"N • 48°30'15"E
Artistic and cultural center, Hamadan
20 min walk • Museum
0.4 miN
34°48'13"N • 48°30'38"E
Alavian Cupola, Hamadan
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~730 ftSE
34°47'47"N • 48°30'51"E
Pasazh whdt, Hamadan
4 min walk • Shopping centre, Shopping
~710 ftSE
34°47'50"N • 48°30'54"E
Pasazh mhdyh, Hamadan
4 min walk • Shopping centre, Shopping
~1420 ftSE
34°47'40"N • 48°30'53"E
Mrkz khryd shhr ara, Hamadan
7 min walk • Shopping centre, Shopping
0.4 miS
34°47'32"N • 48°30'47"E
Pasazh tmasha, Hamadan
11 min walk • Shopping centre, Shopping

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tomb of Esther and Mordechai?

Nearby attractions include Jameh Mosque of Hamadan, Hamadan (5 min walk), Alavian Cupola, Hamadan (11 min walk), Bu Alisina Museum, Hamadan (11 min walk), Avicenna Mausoleum, Hamadan (12 min walk).

How to get to Tomb of Esther and Mordechai by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tomb of Esther and Mordechai:

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ترمینال ملایر (24 min walk)
ترمینال روستایی - مینی بوس (27 min walk)