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The Holy Shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (PBUH), as one of the most prominent pilgrimage sites in Iran, plays a key role in shaping the identity of the city of Qom and the spiritual experiences of its pilgrims. Despite the rich presence of architectural ornaments—including Decorative Coverings (mirror, tile, plaster), symbolic colors (turquoise, ultramarine, white), motifs (arabesque and geometric), and Quranic inscriptions—limited research has addressed the influence of these elements on the formation of spiritual memory. This study aims to answer two fundamental questions: Do the form and visual appearance of ornaments contribute to the creation of spiritual memory? Which component (Decorative Coverings, color, motif, or inscription) has the greatest impact? The present research is applied in nature and employs a quantitative approach with a descriptive-analytical design. Data were collected through library studies and a field questionnaire; the statistical population consisted of 100 pilgrims and residents adjacent to the shrine, selected through convenience sampling. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS software. In the descriptive analysis, indices such as mean and standard deviation were used to identify general patterns. In the inferential analysis, Pearson’s correlation test was applied to determine the influence of each type of ornament on the perception of spirituality and pilgrim memory. The findings indicate that the visual characteristics of ornaments have a significant and positive effect on the formation of spiritual memory. From the pilgrims’ perspective, inscriptions are the most effective component in the spiritual dimension of the space; however, spiritual memory results from the synergy of all four components. The results of this study, while confirming the integrated nature of spiritual perception in sacred spaces, can provide identity-oriented guidelines for future designs by emphasizing the harmony between meaning and sensation.
Keywords: Spiritual memory of place, spiritual sense of place, Islamic architectural decorations, Shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (PBUH).
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