The Impact of the Architecture of the Historic Hamedan Bazaar on the Acceptance of Cultural and Religious Rituals from the 1950s to the 1970s

Pourqasemi, neda; Heydari Delgarm, Majid; mohamadianmansoor, Saheb

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Volume 1, Issue 58 (summer 2025)

islamhistory 2025, 1(58): 51-55

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The Impact of the Architecture of the Historic Hamedan Bazaar on the Acceptance of Cultural and Religious Rituals from the 1950s to the 1970s

Neda Pourqasemi

, Majid Heydari Delgarm ^*

, Saheb Mohamadianmansoor

Abstract: (20 Views)

Traditional bazaars were dynamic environments within the urban fabric that accommodated multiple aspects of daily life. This study examines the interaction between the architectural structure of the historic Hamedan Bazaar and cultural and religious events and rituals, aiming to demonstrate how its architectural and physical characteristics provided a suitable setting for the continuity of such practices. The present research was conducted using a qualitative approach, drawing on library-based sources and interviews with long-standing merchants. The main research question investigates which characteristics of the bazaar’s physical structure made it suitable for hosting rituals. After identifying the events that took place within the bazaar, the study analyzes the reciprocal relationship between the bazaar’s physical form and these events. The findings indicate that alterations and destruction within the bazaar’s physical structure, as well as changes to its components and architectural elements, have contributed to the gradual decline of many cultural and religious traditions. Conversely, the performance of rituals at different scales and with varying levels of public participation has been among the factors supporting the persistence of these traditions. Among the physical characteristics that made the bazaar suitable for accommodating events were its optimal location within the city, diverse functions, human-scale geometry and proportions, centralized architectural organization, spatial openings, appropriate circulation routes, pedestrian-oriented structure, and diverse roofing systems.

Keywords: Cultural and religious rituals, Historic Hamedan Bazaar, Traditional Iranian architecture.

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Type of Study: Research | Subject: Special
Received: 2025/02/16 | Accepted: 2025/04/30

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Pourqasemi N, Heydari Delgarm M, mohamadianmansoor S. The Impact of the Architecture of the Historic Hamedan Bazaar on the Acceptance of Cultural and Religious Rituals from the 1950s to the 1970s. islamhistory 2025; 1 (58) :51-55
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