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The structure currently known as "Tomb of Nader"
is an exquisite architectural effect built in 1963 in the
center of a green garden called "Naderi Garden".
This structure with inspiration from Nader's aggressive
manner and his gypsy way of life, is constructed from
rough and uneven rocks on a platform similar to a gypsy
tent.
Statue of Nader and his fighters (designed by
Qolam-Hossein Sadiqi), casted in Italy, is erected on a
platform, overlooking the tomb.
Internal space consists of the central tomb area with open
walls; two halls on South and West sides are museums, and
also a small place for shopping. In a short distance from
tomb, a library is constructed.
Nader's body, after his assassination in Fath-abad (Qouchan),
1740, was buried in a tomb, build by himself, in Meshed.
That tomb, in political tensions after Nader and passing
of time, was destroyed. In 1876, Qavamossaltaneh, governor
of Khorasan, founded a new building on the tomb, which was
heading to ruin soon after.
In 1957, structure of current building, which was designed
by Seihoun, started and finished in 1962. It was opened on
April 1963.
"Colonel Mohammad Taqi Khan Pessian" is buried
on a corner of this site.
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