Tomb_of_Baba_Loghman

Tomb of Baba Loghman

Tomb of Baba Loghman

Iranian national heritage site

The Tomb of Baba Loghman (Persian: آرامگاه بابا لقمان) in Sarakhs is the site of the Loghman Sorakhi burial. The building is thought to be the ceremonial tomb of Sufi mystic Babalqaman Sarakhsi. As well as a tall dome there are two brick enclosing walls and a long porch. On the body of each side, an opening allows natural light to illuminate the dome. There are important plasterwork embellishments and fine brickwork: interior arches are decorated with rhombic geometric patterns.

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Overall the architecture is considered similar to the Tomb of Ahmed Sanjar.[1][2][3]

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  1. [1]
    "Encyclopaedia of the Iranian Architectural History". Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran. 19 May 2011. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015.
  2. [2]
    "Loqman Baba (Sheikh Sarakhsi) Tomb". www.itto.org. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
  3. [3]
    "Sheikh Sarakhsi (Loqman Baba) Tomb – Sarakhs". travital.com. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
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