Kuchuk Khan Mausoleum

Iran


A steady flow of well-wishers visits Kuchuk Khan's tomb (Manzariyeh St), sheltered by a contemporary brick gazebo with an intricate wooden roof. The tomb is 3km southwest of Shohoda Sq.


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