| About Kashan: Located in altitude of 1,600 m. above see level, Kashan is one of the main cities of Isfahan province. It is 240 km. to the south of Tehran and 220 km. to the north of Isfahan and can be reached via a first-class highway, national road, or railway from Tehran and Isfahan. The town's population amounts to 400,000, living on area of 2,100 hectares. In addition to its world-famous carpets, Kashan is also well-known for its silk and the glazed earthenware tile called kashi after it's place of manufacture. Kashan is a beautiful large oasis town on the Qom-Kerman road running along the western edge of the Great Desert Kevir. the city has long been noted for its silk textiles, ceramics, copper ware, rose water (golab) from the well-known rose fields of Qamsar, as well. One of the most important archaeological sites in central Iran, it has a historical background of over 7,000 years. Majority of historians and travelers to the town have called it a gate to the world civilization. Kashan flourished mainly during the Seljuq and Safavid periods of the post-Islamic history of Iran. Sample of art works created by Kashani artisans can be seen in the famous museums of the world. Kashan is also of interest for its connections with Shah Abbas I - it was a favorite town of his, and he beautified it and asked to be buried here in the mausoleum of the 13th century ancestor. Walking in the silent and peaceful alleys and back-alleys of the town, one can see very old buildings with brick walls constantly baked, as in old times, under the scorching sun. |
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Geographical features
Kashan, with a population of about 300,000 people is located in 51' 21' eastern length and 33' 59- Northern width. Kashan is various in climate and it's suitable to travel in the most days and seasons. Desert has surrounded the northern and eastern areas of Kashan but some villages and cities such as Qamsar, Niasar, Barzok, Ardehal, Jowshoghan, Kalle, Armak, Rahagh, Eznave, Estark and tens healthy climate is in expectation of the passengers and the guests of this historical city.
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Historical features
Aminoldoleh Aracade
This construction is in the central areas of bazaar (Meyanchal) belongs to Qajar period and was constructed by the instruction of one of the famous personage of Qajar period named Farokh khan Qaffari known as Amin-Al-dovleh and constructed by a builder, Ali Maryam, in the end of 13th century. This splendid building is in three stories with vast width and length and high dome. The height and the kind of architecture of dome are interested in the eyes of any viewers. Basements are depot and ground storeys are commercial offices called "Hojreh" and high storeys were used by carpet painter. Every year in time of ashura religious people of Kashan hold mourning in this arcade. This monument is recorded as a part of national monuments in 1353.
Address: Large Kashan Bazaar
Bazaar Historic Complex
One of the important historic and interesting works of Kashan is Bazaar Historic Complex. The history of bazaar goes back to Seljuk period, but the flourishing period of bazaar was in Sefavid period, especially Shah Abbas the 1st. Most tourists who visited Kashan in Sefavid and Qajar period have praised the glory and greatness of Kashan bazaar. In the bazaar historic complex beside the main bazaars such as: coppersmith, goldsmith, shoemakers, cloth-dealers there are small bazaars of Meyanchal, Malek, Zarabkhaneh and dyers, and several mosques, tombs, caravanserais, arcades, baths and water reservoirs that each has been constructed in special period. Furthermore we can see different centers for selling carpets, Kashan man-made and souvenir in this bazzar. This historic complex waz recorded az a part of national monuments in 1355
Address: kamal Ol Molk square. At the first of Baba afzal Street
There are two high walls plastered with cob that are the remaining of the famous fortification of Seljuk period around the historical texture of Kashan center. This unconquerable fortification was build by the effort of one of the famous and generous men of Seljuk government, Khajeh Majdedin Abolqasem Kashani in the middle of 5th century of Lunar Hejria. Valid historical documents indicate that this high and fortified fortification many times has saved Kashan natives from severe invasions and massacre. Beside this castle there is a grand castle which was build by instruction of Soltan jalaledin Malak king of Seljuk (ascend the throne 465 hejria). This grand construction made of clay and mud has guarded natives and for some time has been the citadel and government center of Kashan. Inside and outside of castle there are two dome like .
constructions named 'Yakhchal' (ice box). that was a for collecting and keeping ice in winters for using in hot summers of desert. These building were recorded as national monuments in 1350 and 1355
This school has been built by the instruction of Fath Ali Shah Qajar (1842-1850 B.C) by a builder named Mohammad Shafee. The architectural design of this school is like Chahar Baq and Sadr schools in
The wideness of space and desirable design gives the construction a particular purity and greatness. Pines have covered the courtyard and about 50 rooms has been built for scholars residence this construction is recorded as a national monument in 1315.
Aqa Bozrg Mosque
This building is from Qajar period which Haj Mohammad Taqi Khanban invested for construction of it between years 1250-1260 for holding group prayers and classes of his son in law, Molla Mahdi Naraqi , brother of Ahmad naraqi known as Aqa Bozorg. The builder of this building as Haj Sha'ban.
The whole building including the dome - one of the greatest brick domes - is totally from brick. The decorations consist of tile works, brick works, valuable plaster and tile inscriptions, arched decorated with paintings, cursive writing, calligraphy and paintings of the school are works of Moharpmad Baqer Qamsari.The calligraphy in scription of the mosque is by great, calligraphers of kashan such as: Mohammad Ebrahim {the ancestor .of 'arefi dynasty, mohammad hussein!:(the ancestor of Adib dynasty) and seyyed sadegh kashani .This building is recorded as a national monument in 1330
Soltan Amir Ahmad Bathroom
This bathroom is located in Soltan Amir Ahmad region. Its oldness is attributed to Sefavid period. After the earthquake of the year 1192 L.H, the first bathroom was destroyed and the present bathroom was built on the remainds of the previouse bathroom in Qajari time.
This beautiful bathroom contains: entrance, sarbine, khazine (reservior), garmkhane (a place for heating bathroom) and a place for cleanliness. There are some canals for replacing the water of Khazineh and small pools in the bathroom. The waJls were covered with special wet detent like plaster of time and ashes. This bathroom is recorded in the list of historical monuments in 1355.
This mausoleum bears historical and religious value.
The same belongs to Soltan Ali Ebne Imam Mohammad Baqer (PBUH). So it has a partichular religious value.
There is the known religious-traditional ceremonies in the day of martyrdom of that "Imamzadeh" every year.
Interested people from the whole country come here to visit these ceremonies in second Friday of Mehr. The first building was constructed in the Saljuqi era. Mausoleum, court and courtyard were erected by "Khaje Majddodin Abol Qasem Kashani" and it was repaired in Sefavid Shah Tahmaseb era. Some parts were added to it, too. It has three cOl1urtyards that the famous contemporaneous poet and painter "Sohrab Sepehri" is buried in the western courtyard known as "Sardar". This place is recorded as a" national monument in 1334.
Abyaneh
This purple village, which is thatched with clay and straw, is located in the north-eastern foot of Karcass about 70kms from Kashan. This village is one of the most healthy climate
Compressed texture of the village, intricate lanes, nice covered passages and pleasant light and shade due to them, «Jame mosque» and beautiful netted windows (were made in 766 L.
H), Haryac temple and protection of dressing people are considerable and all of them are indicative of an old history and a rich and noble-birth culture. This village was recorded as a part of national monuments in 1354.