Imamzadeh Chehel Akhtaran (Anjedan)

Arak County, Iran

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.

Imamzadeh Chehel Akhtaran, a mausoleum located in Arak County, Iran, exemplifies the layered architectural traditions of Persian Islamic culture. Constructed primarily in brick and stone bound with mortar, the structure reflects successive periods of development and renovation spanning the Buyid, Ilkhanid, and Safavid eras. As an imamzadeh—a shrine dedicated to a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad—it holds significance both as a religious monument and as a recognized Iranian national heritage site, preserving evidence of architectural practices across three major dynasties of Islamic Iran.