Kashan

The county of Kashan, with an area of 7955 square kilometers, accommodates a population of over 304,000 people. Located in the north of Isfahan Province, the east of Markazi Province, and partly in Qom Province, Kashan county comprises 4 districts (Central, Qamsar, Niasar, and Barzak), 6 cities (Kashan, Qamsar, Niasar, Mashhad, Joshaghan, and Kamoo, Barzak), and 9 rural districts. The only river flowing in this county is the Qamsar River, originating from the Karkas Mountains. Karkas is one of the most important peaks in this county, with an altitude of 3950 meters above sea level. Part of the county is mountainous, while another part is covered by desert. A hidden gem lies along the edge of the central desert, backed by the Karkas Mountains, covering an area of 2100 hectares. The average elevation of this city is approximately 950 meters above sea level.

Geographically, Kashan is situated in the north of Isfahan Province, and due to its proximity to the desert, it experiences a warm and dry climate. Kashan boasts a rich history, dating back to ancient times. It stands witness to one of the oldest civilizations of Iran, known as the Silck civilization. Around the 5th millennium BCE, the people of Silck laid the foundation of a civilization that still flourishes today, nearly 7000 years later, evident in the remains of its pottery. Despite the devastation caused by successive earthquakes, many historical treasures have endured. Despite the destruction or damage caused by these earthquakes, the remaining grandeur of the structures is so significant that Kashan is often referred to as “Little Isfahan.”