Tomb of Habakkuk the Prophet in Tuyserkan

The tomb of Habakkuk in Tuyserkan is considered one of the oldest historical monuments in Iran, which has been restored and renovated several times. Habakkuk or Hiaqquq is one of the prophets of the People of the Book who lived about 700 years before Christ. Different narratives are told about the tomb of this prophet, and this tomb in Tuyserkan is considered one of the tombs attributed to him. However, this tomb is currently regarded as a pilgrimage site for Jews, and its antiquity testifies to the history and prosperity of the region in that era. The appearance of the tomb from afar looks like a round tower with a conical roof. In fact, the body of the tomb is octagonal.