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TEHRAN – Located in the historical heart of Abarkouh, Yazd province, Aghazadeh Mansion stands as a testament to the elegance and ingenuity of Iranian traditional architecture.<\/p>\n
Once the residence of Seyyed Hassan Abarkouhi, a wealthy figure from the Qajar era, this stunning historical house has become a must-visit destination for architecture enthusiasts and cultural travelers alike.<\/p>\n
Constructed from adobe, clay, and brick, the mansion is built around a central courtyard with a design optimized for different seasons. The courtyard features a serene stony pool that adds freshness and charm, particularly enhancing the ambiance of the hall.<\/p>\n
Aghazadeh Mansion is most renowned for its windcatcher (badgir) and Kolah Farangi, which are architectural marvels of their kind.<\/p>\n
Rising to a height of 18 meters and spanning an area of 18 square meters, the two-story windcatcher is adorned with 19 air vents. These vents are meticulously designed to provide natural cooling to the rooms below, making the mansion a prime example of sustainable architecture from centuries ago.<\/p>\n
Adjacent to the windcatcher, the Kolah Farangi features intricate stalactite decorations and serves to brighten the interiors, creating a harmonious balance of light and ventilation.<\/p>\n
Aghazadeh Mansion’s iconic windcatcher is so significant that it has been featured on the Iranian 20,000 Rials banknote since 2004 and used to adorn various export products.<\/p>\n
Abarkouh itself is steeped in history, located at a crossroads of ancient trade routes connecting Shiraz, Isfahan, and Yazd. Visitors to the city can also marvel at the 4,000-year-old cypress tree, a living relic of the past inscribed on the National Heritage List.<\/p>\n
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