Āmeri House
Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Āmeris House (Persian: خانه عامریها) is a large historic house in Kashan, Iran. It was originally built as a family residence during the reign of the Zand dynasty for Agha Āmeri, the governor of Kashan, and is now restored and transformed into a traditional-style hotel.[1][2][3]
Like the other historic houses that are located nearby, the Āmeri House was damaged through earthquakes in the 18th century, and was then rebuilt in the 19th century.[1] It is one of the prominent historic houses of Kashan, together with the Borujerdi House, the Tabātabāei House, and others.[4]
Structure
The Āmeri House is a huge property of Script error: No such module "convert".. It contains dozens of rooms, two bathhouses, and seven courtyards with gardens and fountains.[1][3] The main structure is made of brick. Mud and straw are used in the insulation. The inner spaces are decorated with gypsum and mirror works. Underneath the complex are a series of tunnels. The Āmeri House is now a traditional hotel. [2]
Gallery
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The main courtyard of the Āmeri House.
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An iwan (balcony) in one of the courtyards of the Āmeri House.
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A courtyard in the Āmeri House.
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A ceiling inside the Āmeri House.
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A ceiling inside the Āmeri House.
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A ceiling inside the Āmeri House.
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A kuche (alley) located to the east of the Āmeri House.
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References
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External links
- Script error: No such module "citation/CS1". (official website)