Tomb of Seyyed Ali Kia

Seyyed Ali Kia, descendant of Imam Zain al-Abidin (AS)

Date of death: 8th century AH

Distance from Rahimabad: 12 km (paved road + forest path)

Nearest city: Amlash (25 km)

Mystic and scholar of the Safavid era

Key role in spreading Islam in eastern Gilan

Architecture of the shrine

Style: Combination of Gilan and Safavid architecture

Specifications:

Turquoise octagonal dome

Wooden iwans with Islamic motifs

Historical inscriptions in Thuluth script

Construction date: 821 AH (restored in 2016)

Surrounding attractions

Nature:

Hyrcanian forest with ancient trees

Nilo waterfall (20 minutes walk)

Handicrafts:

Local wickerwork workshops

Production of forest honey

Visiting hours

Best seasons: spring and autumn

Special days:

Annual ceremony on 25th Dhu al-Qi'dah

Local Nowruz rituals

Historical documents

National registration: No. 1872 in the list of national monuments (2006)