About Qom (Ghom)
Qom (also spelled as Ghom) is the eighth largest city in Iran. It lies 125 kilometres (78 mi) by road southwest of Tehran and is the capital of Qom Province.Qom is one of the holiest cities in Iran and the middle East and is entrenched in centuries of history. The famous thing about Qom is the Fatima È Massummeh Shrine which is a highly respected shrine and a very clean place.Qom has many carpet and sweet shops. Qom is famous for it's ...
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Ali-ebne Babvaih Qomi Tomb – Qom
The same is located to the east of the old cemetery of Babelan which is to the east of the Eram avenue. This is the tomb of Abol Hassan Ali Ebnal Hossein Ebne Babvaih Qomi (date of demise 329 AH.). The said is the father of Sheikh Saduq. The ...
Imamzadeh Ahmad-ebne Eshaq – Qom
The same is related to the early 8th century AH. It is an octagonal structure with a conical dome. The porch was added to the building in the Qajar era. The adornments of the mausoleum are equivalent in rank to other known remnants of the ...
Handicrafts and Souvenirs – Qom
In Qom province and more so in its rural areas handicrafts play an important part. Even though today it is to a lesser degree, but is still a means of earning a livelihood. The most important of these handicrafts are: carpets, brick and ceramic ...
Yazdan Panah House of Qom – Qom
Yazdan Panah’s house is located in the cotton garden neighborhoods of Qom, and it is from the late Qajar and Early Pahlavi eras.Yazdan Panah’s house of Qom has an outstanding Iranian architecture design. This building is located near the ...
Qiasieh Religious Science School – Qom
The above mentioned school is located near the old square of the city, and due to the renovation and development of the city, is situated in Azar Avenue. The structure of this school is related to the early mid 9th century (830 AH.).The facade ...
Siyah Rood (Qarah Chay) River- Qom
This river takes its source in the wetlands of Haft Emarat, Bollaq Jak, Abbas Abad and Panjeh Ali in the borders of Arak, before flowing into the township of Arak. After irrigating lands here, and following an east-west direction, it enters the ...
Molla Sadra House Kahak – Qom
The historical house of Molla Sadra in Kahak is a valuable remnant of the residency of this scientist in Qom. Molla Sadra’s house is built out of adobe, mud mortar, and its ceiling is built with wooden rafters. It has a pleasurable and old space ...
Fathali Shah Tomb – Qom
The tomb of Fathali Shah is situated to the north of the old courtyard. This vault was repaired in the year 1245 AH., under his instructions. Its dome is an irregular octagon, and during the reign of Naseredin Shah the adornments of mirror work was ...