Tous Museum

Cemeteries & tombs

Tous Museum

Mashhad, Iran

The Tous Museum, in Mashhad, houses the mausoleum of Ferdowsi, creator of 'Shahnameh' in 1010. The white marble sarcophagus covered in Persian calligraphy is a focal point reflecting the region's cultural legacy.

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Best months
Nov–Apr
Dress code
Cover shoulders and knees

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