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Timcheh
in Kashan A timcheh ( ) is a small vaulted section of a traditional Iranian bazaar, architecturally resembling the main bazaar corridor but built on a smaller scale. Typically, one end of a timcheh connects to the main bazaar route, while the other opens into a caravanserai or a loading courtyard. Timchehs are usually covered with a dome or vault, feature a central pool, and are surrounded by two or three floors of rooms or hojrehs, each belonging to an individual merchant. Functionally, a timcheh serves as a compact commercial hub, often specializing in a particular trade or type of goods.
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in Kashan A timcheh ( ) is a small vaulted section of a traditional Iranian bazaar, architecturally resembling the main bazaar corridor but built on a smaller scale. Typically, one end of a timcheh connects to the main bazaar route, while the other opens into a caravanserai or a loading courtyard. Timchehs are usually covered with a dome or vault, feature a central pool, and are surrounded by two or three floors of rooms or hojrehs, each belonging to an individual merchant. Functionally, a timcheh serves as a compact commercial hub, often specializing in a particular trade or type of goods.
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