Mir Zobeir Tomb

The Mir Zobeir Tomb, also known as the Mir Zobeir Monument, is one of the outstanding historical and architectural works of the Ilkhanid period, located in Sirjan County, Kerman Province. The monument stands in the village of Sharifabad-e Qohestan and was registered as one of Iran's national monuments on 26 Aban 1375 (Solar Hijri) under registration number 1762. The building is square, measuring 9 metres on the outside and 7 metres on the inside, and its height from the floor to the base of the dome is about 8 metres. At a height of 4 metres the structure changes into an octagon, and then, through a karbandi (muqarnas-style squinch work), it leads to a circle on which the dome rests.

The tomb has beautiful, intricate stucco decoration, including a mihrab, a belt inscription band, blind arches and spandrels. The similarity of the stucco work in this monument, in terms of structure, motifs and inscriptions, to that of the Imamzadeh Rabi'a Khatun in Ashtarjan, the Kucheh Mir Mosque in Natanz and the Kermani Mosque in Torbat-e Jam is striking. These features show the great artistry and skill of Ilkhanid-era architects in using stucco as one of the key decorative elements of the architecture of that period.

To reach the Mir Zobeir Tomb, you can travel from the city of Sirjan towards the village of Sharifabad-e Qohestan. The route along the main roads of Sirjan County is easy to find, and signposts mark the way. The best times to visit the monument are spring and autumn, when the weather is mild and pleasant for sightseeing. In these seasons the landscape around the tomb is also especially beautiful, making for a delightful experience for visitors.