Sheikh al-Islam House
District 3, Iran
Exterior only
Visible from the street; the inside is private.
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The Sheikh al-Islam House, located in Isfahan's District 3, is a mansion spanning the Safavid and Qajar periods of Persian history. Built from traditional materials—adobe, mud, plaster, and wood—the structure exemplifies the domestic architectural conventions of these eras. Recognized as a national monument since 1974, it stands as an important example of Iranian cultural heritage and remains designated as a protected national property.
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- Type
- mansion, cultural property
- Materials
- plaster, adobe, mud, wood
- Heritage
- Iranian National Heritage
- Place
- District 3, Iran
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