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, early 1800s , Kashan. A fine example of traditional Persian architecture.]] Kashan is a city in the Province of Isfahan , Iran . It had an estimated population of 272,359 in 2005 {Link without Title} . The etymology of the city name comes from the Persian word ''Kashi'', which translates into the English word ''tile''. Kashan is the first of the large Oases along the Qom - Kerman road which runs along the edge of the central Desert s of Iran. Its charm is thus mainly due to the contrast between the parched immensities of the deserts and the greenery of the well-tended oasis. HISTORY , Iran. 1800s. Persian architects used these structures to naturally decrease temperatures, regulate sunlight, and ventilate the interior spaces during the daytime.]] The artifacts uncovered at Sialk reside in '' The Louvre '' in Paris and the '' New York Metropolitan Museum Of Art '', and '' Iran's National Museum ''. Sultan Malik Shah I of the Seljuk ian Dynasty ordered the building of a Fortress in the middle of Kashan in the 12th Century . The fortress walls, called ''Ghal'eh Jalali'' still stand today in central Kashan. Kashan was also a leisure vacation spot for Safavi King s. ''Bagh-e Fin'' ( Fin Garden ), specifically, is one of the most famous gardens of Iran. This beautiful garden with its pool and orchards was designed for Shah Abbas I as a classical Persian vision of paradise. The original Safavid buildings have been substantially replaced and rebuilt by the Qajar dynasty although the layout of trees and marble basins is close to the original. The garden itself however, was first founded 7000 years ago alongside the ''Cheshmeh-ye-Soleiman''. The garden is also notorious as the sight of the murder of Mirza Taghi Khan known as Amir Kabir , chancellor of Nasser-al-Din Shah , Iran's King in 1852 . The earthquake of 1778 leveled the city of Kashan and all the edifices of Shah Abbas Safavi, leaving 8000 casualties. But the city started afresh however, and has today become a focal tourist attraction via the numerous large House s from the 18th and 19th Centuries , illustrating the finest examples of Qajar i aesthetics. KASHAN TODAY Although extremely wealthy in terms of tourism potentials, the city remains largely undeveloped in this sector. However, hundreds of foreign tourists from all over the world visit this historical city every year. Qamsar and Abyaneh are notable towns around Kashan, attract tourists year around. An incredible man made cave and a historical fire place in the town of Niasar, near Kashan, are also notable although not known for tourists. Nevertheless Kashan is internationally famous for manufacturing Carpet s, Silk and other Textiles . Kashan today houses most of Iran's mechanized carpet-weaving factories, and has an active marble and copper mining industry. Kashan is connected via freeways to Isfahan , Natanz , and Qom , only over an hour's drive away to the north. Kashan and suburbs have a population of 400,000. Colleges and universities # Kashan University of Medical Sciences # University of Kashan KASHAN'S ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE Among Kashan's Architectural masterpieces are: |
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| "http://wwwseattleluxurycom/encyclopedia/entry/Central_Business_District/Abu-Lu'lu'ah" class="copylinks">Abu-Lu'lu'ah is not far from Fin Garden |
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| "http://wwwseattleluxurycom/encyclopedia/entry/Central_Business_District/Khaneh_Tabatabaei_ha" class="copylinks">Tabatabaei House |
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| "http://wwwseattleluxurycom/encyclopedia/entry/Central_Business_District/Abyaneh" class="copylinks">Abyaneh village is also a tourist attraction nationwide |
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| "http://wwwseattleluxurycom/encyclopedia/entry/Central_Business_District/Abbasian_House" class="copylinks">Abbasian House is yet another example of Kashani craftsmenship |
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