Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse
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Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse (Persian: حمام سلطان امیر احمد, romanized: Hammam-e Sultan Amir Ahmad), also known as the Qasemi Bathhouse, is a traditional Iranian public bathhouse (hammam) in Kashan, Iran. It was constructed in the 16th century, during the Safavid era; however, the bathhouse was damaged in 1778 as a result of an earthquake and was renovated during the Qajar era. The bathhouse is named after Imamzadeh Sultan Amir Ahmad, whose mausoleum is nearby.[1] it showcases an example of Islamic architecture with multiple domes. The water for the dome is supplied by two wells with water transported through Ceramic pipes to different areas.[2]
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Interior decorations, plasterwork
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Interior decorations, colorful plasterwork
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Interior decorations, plasterwork
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Interior decorations, brickwork & tilework
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part of the bathhouse is being used as tea house
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Interior decorations, brickwork & tilework
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The roof domes
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Entrance to the bathhouse
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Stone relief above the entrance door
References
[edit]- ^ Lonely Planet. Iran. 384 pag. (2017) ISBN 9781786575418
- ^ "Visit Iran | Official Travel Guide of Iran". www.visitiran.ir. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
External links
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