The historical inscription on the Eastern tower includes not only the architect, but also another name, possibly the mausoleum's intended patron, which can only be partially read due to damage.

[2] Samuel Stern asserts that these Suras are an unusual choice for mausolea, but points to the preceding verses as being more fitting.

[2] The western tower's interior contains no plaster decoration; instead, there are a mihrab and additional brick ornament.

[10] Oleg Grabar reminds that there is no concrete method of elucidating the meaning of the abstract, geometric decoration in Islamic architecture.

[11] The subjects of wall paintings inside the western tower possess symbolic association with heaven.

Peacocks appear in the Islamic medieval culture of Iran in literature and art objects such as textiles and ceramic wares.

They were in a good state of preservation before the event, suggesting it was one of the most powerful quakes in the region for approximately 900 years.