Tomb of daniel

This article deals with the grave at Susa (Iran). For more articles, see Tomb of Daniel (disambiguation) .

Tomb of Daniel in Susa , Iran

The tomb of Daniel or the mausoleum of Daniel in Susa , Iran , is traditionally the place where the prophet Daniel is supposed to be buried. In addition to this place, several other places in the Middle East claimed to be home to his tomb. But Susa is considered the most accepted job. The grave was first mentioned in writing by Benjamin von Tudela , who visited the site in 1160.

According to biblical tradition, Daniel could also have stayed in Susa during the Babylonian exile (cf. Dan 8,9  EU ). Nothing is reported in the Bible about his death, but according to Jewish and Arab tradition, his grave can be found in Susa.

The mausoleum is shaped like an asymmetrical white tower. It is a Muslim pilgrimage site .

literature

• Richard Gottheil, Eduard König:  DANIEL, TOMB OF. In: Isidore Singer (Ed.): Jewish Encyclopedia . Volume 4, Funk and Wagnalls, New York 1901-1906, pp.  429-430 .

Web links

• Description at Livius.org

Individual evidence

1. ↑ cf. Khodja Donijor Mausoleum (of the Prophet Daniel)

Grave of Daniel (alternative names of the lemma)
Shush-e Daniyal; Shrine of Daniel; Tomb of Daniel; Mausoleum of daniel