Sekonj is a beautiful mountainous village located 15 km east of Mahan. The Tomb of Sheikh Ali Baba is considered as a historical attraction in Sekonj village, the first monument is a memorial from the 9th AH century. Sheikh Ali Baba was a famous mystic, and was one of the students of Shah Nematollah Vali. Some people believe that he was one of the descendants of Imam Musa Ibn-e Ja'far. The former monument of the Tomb of Sheikh Ali Baba, had been built from clay and was healthy till the Qajar period. It was damaged by the earthquake in 1982. The tomb of Sheikh Ali Baba has been restored 3 times that the current building of the tomb is from the restoration in 1985 that was under the supervision of experts of cultural heritage, crafts and tourism office. As the different parts of the mosque, the high porch, the dome, the courtyard, the porch and the shrine can be mentioned. The interior of the building is decorated with turquoise tiles. To enter the Tomb of Sheikh Ali Baba in Mahan, you must cross the high porch, a porch that enchants you with its beautiful tiles decorations. If you are planning your next trip to Iran and the province of Kerman, visit other sights of the city such as the Garden of Prince Mahan, Khan Bath, Icebox of Langar, Sekonj Waterfall and the Shrine of Shah Nematollah Vali. Call +98 2174495 to contact our experts in Iran tours section to book the best hotels in Kerman.
