| Āmeri House | |
| Location: | Kashan, Iran |
| Architectural Style: | Iranian |
| Coordinates: | 33.975°N 51.4419°W |
The Āmeris House (Persian: خانه عامریها) is a large historic house in Kashan, Iran. It was originally built as a family residence during the reign of the Zand dynasty for Agha Āmeri, the governor of Kashan, and is now restored and transformed into a traditional-style hotel.[1] [2] [3]
Like the other historic houses that are located nearby, the Āmeri House was damaged through earthquakes in the 18th century, and was then rebuilt in the 19th century.[1] It is one of the prominent historic houses of Kashan, together with the Borujerdi House, the Tabātabāei House, and others.[4]
The Āmeri House is a huge property of . It contains dozens of rooms, two bathhouses, and seven courtyards with gardens and fountains.[1] [3] The main structure is made of brick. Mud and straw are used in the insulation. The inner spaces are decorated with gypsum and mirror works. Underneath the complex are a series of tunnels. The Āmeri House is now a traditional hotel. [2]