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Mausoleum of Sayyid Ali al-Zaki
Historic shrine in Al-Kahla, Maysan, Iraq From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Mausoleum of Sayyid Ali al-Zaki (Arabic: ضريح كميل بن زياد) is a shrine located in the Al-Kahla district of Maysan, Iraq.[1][2] It is dedicated to Sayyid Ali ibn al-Hasan, a distant descendant of Ali ibn Abi Talib, who was an ascetic and worked as an Islamic scholar of the 10th century.[1] The current building is a modern structure from the year 2017,[2] although an 11th century construction has also existed at the site before the modern reconstruction.[2]
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History
After the death of Sayyid Ali in the 10th or 11th centuries,[1][2] a shrine was built at his grave during the rule of the Buyid Dynasty.[2] The shrine remained in disrepair ever since then, but it was cared for by the locals.[2] In 2017, the shrine underwent a complete reconstruction from the ground up, and was extensively renovated.[2] This new restoration was ordered by the General Secretary of Shi'ite shrines, who also funded the reconstruction for this shrine.[2]
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Architecture
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The mausoleum has two minarets flanking the entrance, and it has a single dome. The tomb of Sayyid Ali is located underneath the dome, and constructed around his grave is a zarih made from wood and metals such as copper and silver.
Gallery
Exterior of the mausoleum
Closeup of the interior of the dome
The grave of Sayyid Ali within the zarih
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References
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