Jalali Castle and Seljuk Fortress complex is one of the strong buildings located in the historical city of Kashan. This fence and barrow survived until the middle of the Qajar period and covered the area that is called the historical texture of Kashan today.

The “Behind Mashhad” area was located outside this fence, and its residents entered the central area of the city through the government gate. Engineer Aminian believes that the word behind Mashhad means the area behind the fence, and Mashhad refers to this glorious fort here.

Seljuk fence

On both sides of the street, there are two tall thatched walls that are remnants of the famous Seljuk fence. This fortress, which was invincible in its time, was built in the middle of the fifth century AH by one of the famous and generous men in the Seljuk government, Khajeh Majdaldin Abolghasem Kashani. This tall and strong fortress has been able to save the people of Kashan from the severe attacks of the invading armies and from the savage massacres and looting.

Jalali Castle

A huge castle is located next to the Seljuk fence, which was built by order of Sultan Jalaluddin Malek, the Seljuk king, and was once the governmental center of Kashan.

The glacier of Jalali Castle and Seljuk fence

In the outer and inner part of Jalali Castle, there are two domed buildings known as “Glacier” and in ancient times, by keeping winter ice in this part, it provided the needs of Kashan residents in the warm seasons.

Jalali Castle complex and Seljuk fence in different eras

At the time of the Arab conquest of Iran, the people of Kashan fought with the Arab conquerors, and this shows that Kashan also had a castle at that time. During the caliphate, the people of Kashan revolted several times with the Shiite governors, and this is unbelievable without the castle. The story of the construction of Kashan in the time of Harun al-Rasheed also most likely emphasizes the restoration of this building.

During the Safavid period, for several years, one of the rulers of Ghezelbash in Kashan formed an autonomous government and used this barrow to resist the Sultan’s army.

However, after the establishment of the Qajar government, this building will not be repaired, as Sheriff Zarabi writes in the pastures of Al-Qasan: It is built on the city bar and the city moat circulates around it. It is built on four towers on the side of the length and four towers on the width, and its southern wall is the same as the fortifications of the city, and the three fences on the main side of the city are preserved. In fact, there are absolutely no traces of buildings and emirates in that castle, and it is the property of the people and four seasons are cultivated in it.

The final blow to this fort will come during the revolt of Nayeb Hussein and his children. When the deputy soldiers were stationed inside the city, government forces completely destroyed the walls to enter the city, and then the few remaining areas were destroyed by farmers and used the land for their farms. The pieces left over from the wall were completely destroyed in the street killings of the early Pahlavi era.

Jalali Castle and Seljuk fence complex is located at the end of Alavi Street and west of Kashan city, in Isfahan province.

Kashan carpet
Kashan carpet is one of the souvenirs of this city that is famous in the world. The city has a long history in the carpet production and weaving industry, and therefore almost half of the city’s population is engaged in the carpet weaving industry. Due to its fame and antiquity, this handicraft has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This organization considers this original and old and popular art of Kashan to be a reflection of the creativity of the people of this city and the land and cultural diversity of Iran. The best carpets in Kashan can be purchased
from Kashan Bazaar and Timcheh Carpet

Kashan

Kashan Gelim is also one of the other handicrafts of Kashan which is woven by hand and with zinc pumice. Jajim This handicraft is one of the famous souvenirs of Kashan that has no cracks and can be used on both sides. These Kashan handicrafts can be obtained from
Kashan Bazaar and Timcheh Carpet Sellers

Kashan pottery

This art is one of the most famous souvenirs of Kashan, which dates back to 7,000 years ago. A variety of pottery and decorations are from Kashan handicrafts

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Rosewater and liqueurs

Kashan rosewater has been famous for a long time and everyone has heard its name. Its preparation ceremony is done from the petals of Mohammadiflower every year from mid-May to mid-June in the regions of Qamsar, Niasar, Barzak, etc., and attracts many tourists. The ceremony is world famous and even foreign tourists welcome it. Vegetable sweats in Kashan are done in the traditional way, in copper pots and by hand.

Kashan baklava

Baklava is one of the famous sweets. It is a souvenir of countries such as Iran, Turkey, Iran, Turkey, Central Asia and the Caucasus, some Arab countries, Greece, Cyprus, as well as some regions of Russia. The main cooking centers of this sweet are cities such as Yazd, Qazvin and Tabriz. In Kashan, baklava is also cooked and served as a souvenir. And it is one of the best sweets in Kashan.

Haji Badoumi sweets

Haji Badoumi’s sweet is one of those Kashan souvenirs that you can find everywhere. Its simple but fragrant sweetness and flavor make it popular. This small pastry consists of almond powder and powdered sugar, nutmeg and chickpea flour.

Kashan cookies
Another souvenir of Kashan is the famous cookies of this ancient land. You may be a little surprised to hear the name of this souvenir and say that the cookie is for you. But the city of Kashan also cooks special cookies that are completely different from other cookies; Because this very crunchy cookie, which is a souvenir from the previous three generations of this ancient city, is prepared without walnuts, and also the flour used in it is bran flour, which is prepared in blue mills.
This okieco can be eaten with tea or cotton wool.
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Mir Emad Mosque is located on the south side of Faizieh Square, or the former Sang Square, next to the Grand Bazaar of Kashan. The original building belonged to the Seljuk period, which was destroyed after the Mongol invasion, and then rebuilt by Khajeh Emad al-Din.

The building of this mosque belongs to the sixth and seventh centuries AH and includes Jolkhan, two entrances with historical inscriptions, Hashti, Sangab, two-story courtyard, two rows, several naves, brick dome, exquisite mosaic tile pulpit and historical water reservoir

In front of the mosque, eleven historical orders and decrees have been placed on silver stone and installed on the wall. The contents of these royal decrees represent the political and social situation of that time. The entrance of the mosque has a bed of train tracks and paintings with water and paint

This is the entrance to two inscriptions dated 868 and 869, one of which is the name of Jahanshah Qaraquyunlu and his wife Hareem al-Aliabigam, and the other is a decree from two of them. This entrance and its decorations have been repaired several times and the last date of its repairs is 1243 AH, which was done by the order of the ruler of Kashan (Ismail Khan) at that time

This is the entrance to two inscriptions dated 868 and 869, one of which is the name of Jahanshah Qaraquyunlu and his wife Hareem al-Aliabigam, and the other is a decree from two of them. This entrance and its decorations have been repaired several times and the last date of its repairs is 1243 AH, which was done by the order of the ruler of Kashan (Ismail Khan) at that time

According to sources, Khajeh Emad al-Din, during the reign of Jahanshah, after returning from Mecca, built this mosque in front of Feyz Square in Kashan. The mosque’s endowments include other buildings around the square, including a bathhouse, a monastery and a mechanical clock. Opposite the mosque was a school and a house, and to the east was a caravanserai. In 897, Qutbuddin bin Shams al-Din Firuzabadi Meybod Yazd dedicated a mirror cup to the mosque, which was installed in the entrance hall of the mosque.

By order of Shah Abbas I, on the west side of the mosque, buildings were built for the residence and reception of the clients and residents of this mosque, of which there is no trace today except the large water reservoir and a stone inscription dated 1033.

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One of the most famous and spectacular places in Kashan is Fin Bath in Kashan Fin Garden. This old bath is famous for the murder of Mirza Taghikhan Amirkabir, the Prime Minister of Nasser al-Din Shah Qajar, on December 10, 1230 AH.

In the southern part of Bagh-e-Fin, there are two baths, which are known as small and large baths. The large bath during the Qajar period was built by Fath Ali Shah.

The large bath was for the rulers and the small bath was for the servants. In each of the bathrooms, there are parts including the entrance, the greenhouse, the fountain, the treasury, the cleaning place and the dressing room. There are canals to replace the water in the baths and ponds at the bottom of the baths. The walls of the bathrooms are covered with special moisture insulation - sand, lime or mortar. This bathroom has many corridors and corridors and has a beautiful architecture. This bath was registered in the World Heritage List in 2003.