A Study on the Graphical Dimensions of the Inscriptions and Decorations of the Akhangan Tomb Tower

The tomb tower of Akhangan is one of the architectural marvels of the Timurid era in Khorasan, Iran. Since the architectural embellishments of the Akhangan tower have not been thoroughly examined in the literature, this paper investigates the tower with a historical, descriptive, and analytical perspective. The required information was gathered through library-documentary research and field observations, including monument photography. The historical context of the tower is analyzed and the visual aspects of its decorations are examined as a significant artwork from the Timurid era. This paper investigates the background of the Akhangan Tomb Tower and explores the visual and graphic dimensions of its inscriptions and motifs to determine its decorative designs and explain the visual features of its decorations. The findings reveal that the tower features brickwork, tilework, and plaster art, along with geometric, floral, and inscriptional patterns.