Agha Khan Mausoleum.

Agha Khan Mausoleum. The Agha Khan Mausoleum is a famous Mausoleum which is located on the Banks of the Nile in Aswan, and is situated high on a Hill. It is the Tomb of the third Aga Khan whose real name was Sultan Muhammad Shah and is of Indian Origin. The Cemetery is inspired by the design of the Egyptian Fatimid Tombs, which have beautiful geometric Shapes and the use of Pink Limestone plus white alabaster marble.When you arrive at the top of the Hill, you can see the City of Aswan in an amazing Panoramic View. Muhammad Shah Aga Khan waS EDUCATED IN Europe and succeeded his Father in eighteen eighty five as the forty eight Imam of the Ismaili Sect. The Aga Khan died in nineteen fifty seven AD. The Mausoleum was completed sixteen Months after his death with the help of famous archetects and contractors. The interior of the building has light colors and a fabulous Red Carpet that is still beautifully well preserved. The entrance to the Aga Khan Mausoleum requires a difficult climb on an ascending path, but is followed by a lush park and Garden that can be reached by a number of simple steps. Location…. It is situated two and a half Miles from Aswan Train Station. Who Built it? Mohammed Shah Aga Khan was the founder of the Mausoleum , and was the Spiritual Leader of the Ismailis Sect in India. He was educated in Europe and succeeded his Father in eighteen eighty five to become the forty eighth Imam, and he was one of the Richest Men in the World Why was it built? There is a Story about the Building of the Mausoleum, which says the Aga Khan had a paralysis in his Leg and the People advised him to travel to Aswan where he could recover. After his recovery he decided to be buried in Aswan, so he advised. Explanation…. The Mausoleum is made out of Granite and is considered a very elegant Pink Granite Structure of the late nineteer fifty Origin, which also resembles the Fatimid Tombs in Cairo. It is situated near the Monastery of St. Simeons on the West Bank of Aswan. The wife of the Aga Khan kept visiting the Mausoleum after the death of her Husband, and when she died she was buried with him. The Tomb attracted many Pilgrims after his death. .