Maydān Nou of Qom (Shahīd Muṭahharī Square); from the old times to now

This article investigates the history of the changes of Maydān Nou of Qom from the old times to the end of Qājār era. The author puts forth explanations about the entry path of Lady Ma‘ṣuma (a) to Qom in the year 200 AH, the residence place of that revered lady, the location of the holy shrine of Lady Ma‘ṣuma (a) and its effect on the geographical changes of Qom, mansions around the Qom river, Ash‘arī Qomī family, Ṣadr al-Mamālik Ardabīlī›s activities during Qājār era, Sāvah Gate, Qom Bāzār, Maḥmūdiyya, Muhandisiyya, some important old buildings such as water reservoir, public bath, caravansary, and bridge, out of which some are extant and some have been ruined. In addition to the books, the primary resources used by the author also include deeds of endowment, resources on the ancient history and geography of Qom, biographies of the scholars and poets of Qom, and field studies and observations.