Shrine of Abd-e Kasir, Evaz

📜 Tomb

1 km from Evaz, beside the Abd-e Kasir Caravanserai

🧭 Get directionsOur map and route planner is in Persian.

The shrine of Abd-e Kasir is a historic tomb one kilometre from the town of Evaz, in the south of Fars Province, built beside the Abd-e Kasir Caravanserai. Together, these two buildings of the same name form a small group on the way to Evaz.

When was it built?

The shrine is attributed to the early days of Islam, but the exact year it was built is not known. It was added to Iran's National Heritage List on 10 August 2005 as number 12734. The caravanserai beside it dates from the Qajar era and was listed on the same day as number 12706.

What was it built for?

The shrine was a tomb and place of pilgrimage, and the caravanserai beside it was a stopping place for caravans. That the two stand side by side shows this spot was on a caravan route.