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Pir Mohammad Shrine

🕌 Shrine

Posht Qaleh village, Abdanan, Ilam

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Pir Mohammad Shrine is a historic place of pilgrimage in Posht Qaleh village, Abdanan, Ilam. The building is attributed to the 13th and 14th centuries, offering a short stop to explore the religious history of the area.

When was it built?

The building is attributed to the 13th and 14th centuries and was added to the National Heritage List of Iran in 2001, under number 4312. By 2008, the building had been through several seasons of restoration.

What was it built for?

The shrine is a place of pilgrimage and remembrance for the person buried here. Visiting a village tomb combines looking at a historic building with respect for a religious space. Others may be present to pray or recite prayers for the dead.

Good to know before you go

Include Posht Qaleh village and Abdanan when asking for directions, as there are shrines with the same name in other towns.
Dress appropriately, enter quietly and ask permission before photographing people.

🕘 Opening hours

Unknown

🎫 Entry

Unknown

⏱️ Time to spend

About 40 minutes (typical for this kind of place)

This page is a translation of our Persian guide to this place, where visitors also leave reviews. Last checked: 8 November 2026.

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Posht-e Qal'eh Fortress, Abdanan

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Imamzadeh Seyyed Salah al-Din Mohammad, Abdanan

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