Arsalan Jazeb Tomb – Mashhad

The tomb of this Toos governor, contemporary of Sultan Mohammad Qaznavi (beginning of the 5th century AH) is located 37 km. from Mashad. The walls of this square room structure are adorned with inlayed. Work on the fringes of these walls, there is an inscription in ‘Kufi’ script. The tombs has a short stone dome placed on an octagonal base. The tall minaret of the tomb is situated a few meters from the dome. The dome too is adorned with ‘Kufi’ inscriptions laid out in fancy brick work. This monument was built in the years 389-421 AH by Arsalan Jazeb.