Al-e Yaqub Tomb, Khoy

🕰️When was it built?

The tomb dates from the Qajar period. It was added to Iran's National Heritage List in early 2001. In 2021 a phase of restoration was planned for its facade, wooden ceilings and interior plaster.

🏛️What was it built for?

The building's main purpose is a tomb, and its place in the old city ties it to the bazaar and Taleghani Street. As you look round, notice both the religious signs, such as the minaret, and the parts of the courtyard and the entrances.

👀What you will see

• The building has three entrances: one opens onto a lane and the other two face Taleghani Street.
• The tall minaret is built of brick and is one of the tomb's landmarks from outside.
• The low dome has a metal covering and, with the minaret, shapes the upper outline of the building.
• The courtyard has a brick floor and a stone pool, both among the restored parts of the complex.
• The tilework and the wooden ceilings are among the parts the restoration plans have dealt with.

🎒Good to know before you go

• The tomb is opposite the west side of the Khoy bazaar, so you can combine it with a visit to the bazaar.
• Before you go, check whether you can get inside, and don't touch the old parts of the building.