Kashan   Agriculture Kashan is located in Isfahan Province. The nearest mountain to it is Klang Mountain. It is located in a vast plain and the Ghamssar River, which runs through it, extends to the Fin Prairie. The humidity rate is low and the temperature during summer does not normally exceed 47 degrees centigrade while the coldest days in the winter will not drop below 10 degrees centigrade. The population in 1996 was 201,372. Major export items consist of hand-woven and machine-made rugs, blankets, cotton, textile, rose water, perfume, dried roses and sweets. The Silk Hill, where relics and the remains of an ancient and glorious civilization dating back 3,000 to 5,000 years have been excavated, is located near Kashan. Marvelous clay handicraft bearing unique artwork and drawings of both human and animal motifs have been excavated on this hill. Kashan thrived and flourished during Sasanides. Textiles made of silk from Kashan were renowned during the second half of the 9th Century A.D. The brocaded cloth, gold embroidery and velvet were produced there. A tourist named Thomas Herbert visiting Kashan in 1628 wrote: “The second most beautiful, the second most prosperous and the second greatest city in Iran is Kashan. The bazaar is filled with unique silk and gold embroidery fabrics. The caravanserai here is better than those in other parts of the country.” Historical monuments in Kashan: Kahsan’s mausoleums: Sultan Mir-Ahmad’s, Sultan Aatabakhsh’s, Chehel-Dokhtaran’s (Forty Girls), Abu-Lolo’s, Prince Abraham’s, Taher and Mansoor’s, Mir-Neshaneh’s, Habib-ben-Moossa’s. Kahsan’s Turkish Baths: Sultan Mir-Ahmad’s, Khan’s, Mir-Emad’s, Mulla Ghotb’s. Kahsan’s mosques: Miremad, Tabriziha, Vazir, Darb-e Yalan (Mosque and school), Sultani (Mosque and school), Massjed va Madresseh Agha, Massjed Jame’e. Abu-Lolo Mausoleum: Located within 200 meters from Amir Kabir Ave. It belongs to Ilghani era. Although its dome and terrace was renovated during Ghajarieh era, it marks Safavids era’s architecture. Khan Public Bath: Abdul-Razagh Khan’s public bath is located in the Big Bazaar. Kashan Houses: Both Tabatab’ie’s and Broujerdi’s houses, built by a merchant named Ja’far Natanzi during Ghajrieh era are among the most fabulous houses in this city.The building of Agha’s school and mosque was constructed by Mohammad Taghi Khanbaba. This famous school is the highest building in town. Historical attraction Located on Baba Afzal Ave., Masjed Jame’e is one of the oldest buildings and its minarets date back the era of the Saljoughi Dynasty. Its dome is made of bricks. Sightseeing attractions: Fin Gardens attract hundreds of tourists each year. The building of the historical bath where Prime Minister Amir Kabir, the faithful and yet luckless court minister had his veins slit still exists. Countless fountains gently play the sound of flowing water pools. The famous Soleimani water spring is located here. Countless trees adorn the gardens. Water ponds and a water pool are the other attractions of the gardens. Shah Abbass’s Shotore-Galoo, is a historical building situated in the center of the gardens. There is a water pond covered with turquoise colored glazed tiles in the center of the edifice. The ceilings and plaster walls depict hunting scenes of the royal entourage, while the princes are frequently shown as leading the hunt. The entire building is full of such masterpieces and exquisite paintings. Other sightseeing attractions: Bazaar, Timcheh Aminodulleh, Kashan Houses, the Hessar-e-Ghadim, Minaret Zeinodulleh, Baba Vali Collection, the collection of Jalali castle Wall. Voltaire, the French author, likening Kashan to Lyon compares the textile produced in it to that of Lyon. The silk fabrics produced in Kashan are very famous, so are the rugs and carpets that are delicately and beautifully hand-knotted. The high quality Ghamssar rose water produced in Kashan is also famous.