"دليل كرمانشاه." [ظ‎‎٧‎٥] (٥٠٤/١٥٥)

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At fbree farsakhs from Kerevasbeken, on the road thence to Mendali,
Gilan-Mendali road. The plain of Saumar begins at the foot of Dabruleh,
apd is limited on the other side by the Kumesang mountain. The pass^
through which the road from Dubrulieh to Mendali winds its way, is also
called Tang-i-Kumesang. The old fort or Kalleh Dubrulieh no more
exists.—Elev. 1,270'. (Survey Department Map.)
DUKKANEH —Duru-Faraman.
A village of the Duru-Faraman district. Malyat Krs. 157-710 cash
and Kh. 10 grain.
DUKKAN-I-DAUD--
A ranfje of limestone rocks, running down the Zohab valley, in the
Kermanshah province. A curious monument in Malwar (?) district of
Kerman shah: it is a royal sepulchre excavated in the rock, and is known
as Dukkan-i-Daud or David's shop."— (Taylor.)
“ The most curious monument of Holvan is found at the corner of the
upper gorge, about two miles up the valley. Ihis is a royal sepulchre ex
cavated in the rock, exactly similar in character to the tombs of Persepolis :
the face of the rock has been scraped to the height of 70 feet, at which
elevation has been excavated a quadrangular recess 6 feet deep, 8' high and
80' wide: in the centre of the recess is the opening into the tomb, which, as
in the case of those o£ Persepolis, has been forcibly broken in. The interior
is rude, containing on the left hand side the place for the deposit ot the
dead, being a section of the cave divided off by a low partition, about 2 feet
high. Outside are the remains of two broken pillars, which have been
formed out of solid rock, on either side of the entrance; the base and a
small piece of either shaft appear below, and the capitals adhere to the
roof of the recess, the centre part of each column have been destroyed.
Upon the smooth face of the rock, below the cave, is an unfinished tablet,
the figure of a Mubidar high priest of the Magi appears standing with
one hand raised in the act of benediction, and the other grasping a scroll,
which, I conclude, represents the sacred leaves of the Zend-Avesta ; he is
clothed in the pontifical robe, and .wears the square panel cap and lappets
covering the mouth, described by Hyde as the most ancient dress of the
priests of Zoroaster. There is a vacant space in the point, apparently
intended for the fire alter, before the priest. This tomb is named by the
Ali Illahis : Dukkan-i-Daud or David's shop ; for the Jewish monarch is
believed by them to have followed the calling of a smith. The broken shafts
are called the anvils, and the part of the tomb, which is divided off by the
low partition, is, supposed to be the reservoir to contain water for
tempering the metal. David is really believed by the Ali Illahis to dwell
here, though invisible, and the smithy is consequently regarded by them as
a place of extreme sanctity. I never passed by this tomb without seeing
the remains of a bleeding sacrifice, and the old Ali Illahis prostrate them
selves on the ground, making the most profound reverence immediately
they come near the spot. In regard to the Samaritan captivity, I regard
this superstitious veneration for David and the offering of Kurbans or
sacrifices at his supposed shrine as a very curious subject.”™ (Rawlinson.)
Mr. De Morgan is of opinion that there was an inscription in the panel,
above mention el, which has become defaced.
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