Āmeri House
Historic house in Kashan, Iran
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The Āmeris House (Persian: خانه عامریها) is a large historic house in Kashan, Iran. It was originally built as a family residence during the Zand era for Agha Āmeri, the governor of Kashan, and is now restored and transformed into a traditional-style hotel.[1][2][3]
| Āmeri House | |
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The northern iwan (balcony) in the main courtyard of the Āmeri House. | |
 Interactive map of the Āmeri House area | |
General information | |
Architectural style | Iranian |
| Location | Kashan, Iran |
| Coordinates | 33.9750°N 51.4419°E |
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 9,000 square metres (97,000 sq ft). 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]
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