Agha Bozorg Mosque and School

Historic Mosque and School in Kashan

Agha Bozorg Mosque and School - Kashan
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Aqa-Bozorg Mosque or Madrese-ye AghaBozorg is an ancient structure with four porches and a beautiful dome and two tile worked minarets. Located in Kashan (Isfahan Province)
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School
is related to Kashan city (Isfahan Province)
Also known as: AqaBozorg School, Agha-Bozorg School
Aqa-Bozorg Mosque or Madrese-ye AghaBozorg is an ancient structure with four porches and a beautiful dome and two tile worked minarets. Located in Kashan (Isfahan Province)
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School - Kashan
Aqa-Bozorg Mosque or Madrese-ye AghaBozorg is an ancient structure with four porches and a beautiful dome and two tile worked minarets. Its courtyard and chambers that are on a lower level display an attractive aspect. Below these chambers are is the pool and nocturnal area made use of in summer. The dome is built on an octagonal platform and is doubly covered. The lower covering bears the weight of the ceiling, conducting it to the pillars, and the other is the outer covering which aids in making the dome look larger. Skylights have been affixed to the dome, along with religious versus around the dome have provided a harmonious connection between the different sections of the structure.

The ceilings of the western and winter nocturnal areas are of plaster, which have been designed on simple lines besides which is the library. The porches display intricate tile work, indicating the traditional art and culture of this land and the tombs of several trustees can be noted in the western porch. This structure was constructed in the year 1268 AH.
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Agha Bozorg Mosque and School - Kashan
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School - Kashan
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School - Kashan
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School - Kashan
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School - Kashan
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School - Kashan
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