Hossein Ali Tasallot Map of Fin Garden in Kashan; Study and explain the importance of a visual document

This paper examines a map prepared back in 1935 for the Bagh-e Fin (=Fin Garden) in Kashan by Hossein Ali Tasallot Kashani, a traditional architect. The papers compares the map with similar maps prepared for the garden; also examines the type and the purpose of drawing it, and reports the state of the garden at the time.

Most of the data is obtained from archival documents and letters.

The map is not architectural, but ordered by Kashan Finance Department in order to estimate the cost of repairs needed. The map has had a great impact on the current appearance of the garden.