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Baba Taher Oryan Mausoleum (built 1967-1970)
Baba Taher Oryan "The Naked" is a noted poet who likely lived in the 11th century, though his exact dates of birth and death are unknown. The tomb shown here was built from 1967-70 by the National Monuments Association of Iran. The interior of the eight-pillared tomb features 24 pieces of marble inscribed with verses from the poems of Baba Taher.
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All images copyright 2009 Sanaz Shirshekar. Photographed April 2009.
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