Mir Chakhmaq (Amir Chakhmaq) Square, Yazd

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Mir Chakhmaq (Amir Chakhmaq) Square, Yazd

Amir Chakhmaq Shami and his wife, Seti Fatimeh built this square, in the 9th century AH. Hadji Qanbar Bazaar on the east side of the square was one of the buildings constructed by Nezameddin Hadj Qanbar Jahanshahi. The famous Mir Chakhmaq Mosque and theater for passion plays are located on the north of the square.

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