Mausoleum of Omar Khayyám

Mausoleum of Omar Khayyám
آرامگاه عمر خیام
General information
Architectural style Islamic Art, Iranian architecture
Town or city Nishapur
Country  Iran
Completed 1963
Design and construction
Architect Hooshang Seyhoun

The Mausoleum of Omar Khayyam (Persian: آرامگاه عمر خیام ) is the tomb of Omar Khayyám located in Nishapur where Omar Khayyám was born and buried and where his mausoleum today remains a masterpiece of Iranian architecture visited by many people every year.[1] It was completed in 1963.

Notes

  1. S. H. Nasr Chapter 9.

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Coordinates: 36°09′57″N 58°49′20″E / 36.1659°N 58.8223°E / 36.1659; 58.8223

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