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Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse

Coordinates: 33°58′31″N 51°26′28″E / 33.975203°N 51.441062°E / 33.975203; 51.441062
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Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse (Persian: حمام سلطان امیر احمد, romanizedHammam-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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References

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  1. ^ Lonely Planet. Iran. 384 pag. (2017) ISBN 9781786575418
  2. ^ "Visit Iran | Official Travel Guide of Iran". www.visitiran.ir. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
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33°58′31″N 51°26′28″E / 33.975203°N 51.441062°E / 33.975203; 51.441062