Tomb
Tomb of Ferdowsi
Tus، Iran
Ferdowsi's tomb at Tus, north of Mashhad: a stone block modelled on the tomb of Cyrus, in a garden whose plane trees are as old as the building.
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History
He was buried in his own garden, the town cemetery having refused him. The present tomb dates from 1934 and was rebuilt in 1968; its form deliberately echoes the tomb of Cyrus at Pasargadae.
Visiting
Daily 8am to 6pm. The garden is large and shaded; early morning is best.
Check in
A QR code is posted at the entrance. Scanning it records your visit in your cultural passport.
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Experiences here
- Tour
Five days, Shiraz to Tus
The whole Khorasan road with stops at Yazd, Tabas and Neyshabur; the last day at Ferdowsi's tomb.
120 hours