Tomb of Sheikh Yusof Sarvestani

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The Tomb of Sheikh Yusof Sarvestani is a tomb complex composed of a decorative edifice erected in honor of Sheikh Yusof Sarvestani, astronomer, calligrapher and Philosopher located in Sarvestan, in Fars Province. It was built in the early 1314 AD in the age of Ilkhanate and uses mainly elements of Islamic architecture. The construction of the mausoleum as well as its aesthetic design is a reflection of the cultural, and geo-political status of Iran at the time. ()

Local name: آرامگاه شیخ یوسف سروستانیCompleted: 1314 (710 years ago)Coordinates: 29°16'24"N, 53°13'14"E

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Tomb of Sheikh Yusof Sarvestani – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sarvestan Palace, Sarvestan.

5.4 miS
, Forts and castles
Sarvestan Palace
138 min walk • The Sassanid Palace at Sarvestan is a Sassanid-era building in the Iranian city of Sarvestan, some 90 km southeast from the city of Shiraz. The palace was built in the 5th century AD, and was either a gubernatorial residence or a Zoroastrian fire temple.
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Sarvestan
1 min walk • Sarvestan is a city and capital of Sarvestan County, Fars Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 16,846, in 4,094 families. It is located 80 kilometres southeast of Shiraz, the capital of Fars province.