Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse
Historic bathhouse in Kashan, Iran
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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.
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Architectural style | Safavid style Qajar style |
| Location | Kashan, Iran |
Completed | 16th century |
The bathhouse is named after Imamzadeh Sultan Amir Ahmad, whose mausoleum is nearby.[1] It showcases an example of Iranian architecture with multiple domes. The water for the dome is supplied by two wells with water transported through ceramic pipes to different areas.[2]
Gallery
Interior decorations, plasterwork
Interior decorations, colorful plasterwork
Interior decorations, plasterwork
Interior decorations, brickwork & tilework
Part of the bathhouse is used as a tea house
Interior decorations, brickwork & tilework
The roof domes
The Iwan at the entrance to the bathhouse
Stone relief above the entrance door
