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Ancient tombstone unearthed in Fars Province
The inscription on the stone dates back to 409 AH (1018), placing it firmly in the Buyid era. Eqlidi noted that the tombstone likely belongs to the period of Sharaf al-Dawla, son of Amir Azud al-Dawla Daylami.
The discovery was made after a local resident, Hayatollah Asadi, reported the find to the Department of Cultural Heritage in Eqlid County. A team led by Mojtaba Doroudi, head of the Persepolis Epigraphy and Research Center, was dispatched for a detailed examination.
The tombstone is notable not only for its age but also for its rich religious and cultural content. The inscription includes the title "al-Shahid" (the martyr) before the name of the deceased, indicating his esteemed spiritual and social status. Also, the names of all twelve Shia Imams are inscribed on either side of the stone, reflecting the religious devotion of the period.
One of the most striking features is the mention of Imam Hussein (PBUH) as the martyr of the plains of Karbala, underscoring his significant role in the beliefs of that era.