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Number Seven Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty Eight - 26 July 2025
Iran Daily - Number Seven Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty Eight - 26 July 2025 - Page 7
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Magnificent tomb of Bozorgmehr Qaeni in South Khorasan Province

Tomb of Bozorgmehr Qaeni is located in the heights of Ghahestan Mountain, in the city of Qaen, South Khorasan Province. Upon visiting this site, one cannot help but wonder how all the materials were transported to construct the tomb in such a remote location. Although it is not definitively known whether this tomb belongs to the minister of Khosrow I, the Sassanid king, or the minister of the Ghaznavid dynasty, today it stands as a magnificent monument within an area covering more than five hundred hectares at the foothill of Abuzar Mountain, near the Ghahestan National Park.
It is believed that the name Abuzar, was inspired by the first part of the name Buzarjomehr, the Arabic version of Bozorgmehr. Today, his descendants are known in Qaen as Nouri Abuzari. The tomb of Bozorgmehr has been listed as a national heritage site of Iran and is managed by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Organization of Iran.
The tomb’s structure was built in the form of a Chalipa, or Persian cross, during the sixth and seventh centuries AH. Its construction utilized materials such as stone, plaster, brick, and Sarooj — a water-resistant mortar. 
Dating to the middle centuries, the tomb features a large dome, four Ivans, and intricate decorations including Muqarnas, plaster stuccoes, and pointed barrel vaults. The elegant dome is visible from afar, and subsequent restorations have enhanced its beauty further. A mastic tree growing nearby adds to the landscape’s charm; it is said to be over seven hundred years old and native to Iran’s desert climate and southern ecosystem.
Additionally, there is a tablet within the tomb indicating that certain endowments were made, including a qanat that has been endowed to the site. Local residents believe that without such endowments, the tomb may have fallen into ruin and the name of Bozorgmehr forgotten.
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