Tomb of the Four Prophets(Peyghambarieh or Chahar-Anbiya)

The Tomb of the Four Prophets: Where History Whispers and Faith Breathes

• Architectural Soul
• More Than a Shrine

Tucked inside the beating heart of Qazvin, there's a place where time slows down and the soul leans in to listen — Peyghambarieh, the Tomb of the Four Prophets. It’s not just stone and decoration; it’s a sanctuary of stories that have travelled through generations, wrapped in devotion and wonder.

Legend says that four prophets — Salam, Salom, Sahuli, and Akhalia, children of Israel — journeyed far east, seeking refuge and purpose. They came not with armies or riches, but with a message of peace and prophecy, speaking of the arrival of Christ in a land woven with many faiths. Here, they found rest — and in turn, gifted this place with spiritual gravity that still pulls pilgrims today.

During sacred times like Muharram or Fatimiyyah, it’s common to see families and individuals visiting, not just for ritual — but for reflection, hope, and healing. The air hums with prayers, and somehow, even in silence, the walls seem to listen.

Architectural Soul

The site doesn’t shout — it glows. The shrine’s interior is a mosaic of mirrored reflections, Quranic verses etched in golden whispers, and a gleaming zarih that guards the symbolic tombstone like a jewel. The dual layout — a peaceful upper chamber and a crypt beneath — feels almost poetic, like the layers of meaning tucked within its story.

And it doesn’t stop there. The resting place of Saleh ibn al-Hasan, a descendant of Imam Hasan, is tucked within the complex — a thread tying the shrine to Shi’a Islamic heritage.

More Than a Shrine

Peyghambarieh is nestled among giants of Qazvin’s architectural legacy, including the Chehel Sotoun Palace and the Grand Bazaar. But it holds its own. It’s not just another site — it’s a reminder of how faith can cross borders, how stories survive empires, and how spiritual spaces can become timeless havens.