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District 3, Iran

Moshir al-Molk Ansari House

District 3, Iran

Moshir al-Molk Ansari House
Photo: Pedram forouzanfar · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Exterior only

Visible from the street; the inside is private.

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The Moshir al-Molk Ansari House, located in Isfahan's District 3, is a mansion that exemplifies the architectural traditions spanning the Safavid and Qajar periods of Iranian history. Built with brick and stone and finished with decorative plaster, the house showcases the refined craftsmanship characteristic of these eras, notably featuring aina-kari—the intricate mirrored tilework that became a hallmark of Persian domestic design. Recognized as an Iranian national heritage site, the mansion stands as a significant example of how Isfahan's elite residences integrated structural durability with ornamental sophistication.

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Type
mansion, cultural property
Materials
aina-kari, plaster, brick, stone
Heritage
Iranian National Heritage
Place
District 3, Iran

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Location

32.66300, 51.68156