Gunbad-e-Alavian

he Gunbad-e-Alavian was probably built during the second half of the 12th century A.D. when Hamedan was a major Seljuk capital.

It is generally believed to be the mausoleum of the powerful Alavian family who continued to rule Hamedan long after the Seljuks.

The interior walls of the main chamber explode with naturalistic adornments - twining vines, leaves and flowers are carved out of pale stucco.

This lush decoration contrasts sharply with the bleakness of the subterranean crypt where several of the Alavian leaders have been buried. The original dome has fallen into ruin.

The Gonbad-e-Alavian was probably built during the second half of the twelfth century A.D.

When Hamedan was a major seljuq capital. it is generally believed to be the mausoleum of the owerful Alaviyyan family who continued to rule Hamedan long after the Seljuqs. the interior walls of the main chamber explode with naturalistic adornments - twining vies, leaves and flowers are carved out of pale stucco.
This lush decoration contrasts sharply with the bleakness of the subterranean crypt where several of the Alavian leaders have been buried. The original dome has fallen into ruin.