In the Name of God
Historical places of Kashan
Farzanegan Highschool, Kashan, Iran
Teacher: Fatemeh Nikui Nezhad
Learning Circle PPH1
Fin Garden:, located in Kashan iran is one of the most beautiful historical gardens
of the middle-east and the world. It contains Kashan's Fin Bath, where Amir-Kabir
a famous vizier of Qajarid was murdered by the King Nasereddin Shahb
Tabatabai's House:This house situated on the local of Sultan Mir Ahmad and
belongs to the structures of Qajar period. The house has been built before
Boroujerdi's house and Saniolmolk Qaffari has prepared all of its handsome
designs. (picture below)
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Boroujerdi Old House : The present premises of Kashan Cultural Heritage
Department , the Boroujerdi Old House was built nearly 130 years ago by a famous
merchant and landowner named HajKASHAN
By: Arezoo Sharbati, Fatemeh Kiandoost
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Kashan
A large oases along the Salt Desert.
BY :shohreh yousefi,mahya vatani,foroozan farzanegan
Madreseh Agha Bozorg (Agha's School), 19th century
Kashan is the first of the large oases along the Qom-Kerman road which runs along
the edge of the Great Desert. Its charm is therefore mainly due to the contrast
between the parched immensities of the Kavir region and the greenery of the welltended oasis. Kashan is located in the north of the province of Esfahan and is to the
south of Qom. To the west of Kashan is the Markazi Province, to the east lies the
city of Ardestan and to the south it is within the limits of Natanz and Esfahan.
Kashan has been overshadowed by Esfahan; however, it can be accounted as one
of the archaic cities of Iran. Archeological discoveries in the Siyalk Hillocks which
lie 4 km west of Kashan reveal that this region was one of the primary centers of
civilization in the pre-historic ages.
Kashan flourished during the Sassanid dynasty; but, it was demolished during the
Arab invasion with the exception of a few ancient buildings remaining. Kashan
became prosperous again during Seljuq times and is known for its ceramics since
then. Kashan once again was destroyed during Mongols invasion but it became an
important town in the Safavid periods, and was the capital during the reign of Shah
Abbas Safavid II. Some Safavid rulers preferred to live in Kashan rather than in the
capital, Esfahan. A local historian wrote that Kashan's name is derived from "Key
Ashian" which means place of rulers.
Kashan has long been known as flourishing center of arts and a cradle of Iranian
artists. The cultivated, talented and dynamic people of this historic city have been
particularly famous as manufacturers of excellent glazed vessels and tiles, weavers
of fine brocades, velvets and silk fabrics, creators of superb carpets and rugs, and
producers of various handicrafts, consistently being ranked as outstanding
exponents of these arts and crafts.
Agha Bozorg Mosque
This mosque and theological school (Madreseh Agha Bozorg) is located in the
center of Kashan. The mosque consisted of two large "eivan", one in front of the
"mehrab" and the other by the entrance. The courtyard has a second court in the
middle which comprised of a garden with trees and a fountain. Surrounding the
courtyard are arcades. The eivan in front of mehrab has two minarets with a brick
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dome. The colors of arcades and eivan are restricted to blue, red, or yellow against
a brick ground.
Boroujerdi Residence, 19th century
Boroujerdi Residence
This is used to be a private home but now is open to public as a museum. This
house was built in the early 19th century and consisted of a beautiful courtyard,
delightful wall paintings and very unusual wind towers which helps cool the house.
Bagh-e Fin
Bagh-e Fin is located a few kilometers southwest of Kashan, in the small village of
Fin. This is one of the most famous gardens of Iran. This beautiful garden with its
pool and orchards was designed for Shah Abbas I as a classical Persian vision of
paradise. The original Safavid buildings have been substantially replaced and
rebuilt by Qajar dynasty although the layout of trees and marble basins is close to
the original.
This gorgeous garden with remains of its two story palace is a pleasant spot to
relax in the shade. This palace is also notorious as the sight of the murder of Mirza
Taghi Khan known as Amir Kabir, chancelor of Naser o-Din Shah of Qajar in
1852.
Friday Mosque
Friday Mosque or Masjed-e Jomeh with its 11th century "mehrab" was built during
Seljuq period and has been restored several times since then. This mosque also
dates back to Timurid Dynasty (15th century) and has a minaret with some ancient
inscriptions.
Tabatabaie Residence, 19th century
Tabatabaie Residence
This house was built in the 19th century and consisted of a beautiful courtyard,
beautiful windows with the painted glases. This is used to be a private home but
now is open to public as a museum.
Tappeh-ye Sialk
The richest archaeological site in central Iran is the mound of the Tappeh-ye Sialk.
This site was excavated by Ghirshman in the 1930s. The excavations revealed that
the site is more than 7000 years old.
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Sialk was occupied from the fourth millennium BCE until the 8th century BCE.
Probably, one of the most interesting findings are inscribed clay tablets dating back
to the late 3rd and early 2nd millennium BCE. There are also some records
showing immigrants and conquerors passing through this region and settling near
Bagh-e Fin.
The artifacts uncovered reside in the Louvre Museum in Paris and the
archaeological museum in Tehran. There is not much to do or see there today
unless you are an archaeologist.
Some pictures from Abyaneh, Historical Houses, Bazaar. (A very beautiful village
near Kashan)
by: Zahra Sadat Chavoshi
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