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life, natural marvels, and a tradition of cleanliness.Villages in Iran are stunning examples of what ancient Persians were capable of doing
Many of them have long histories and have been around for four-digit year counts.These superb settlements represent slices of the history,
knowledge, culture, art, and lifestyle of Iran
Iranian villages are the top choices for a weekend gate-away and are much asked for among international tourists.In recent years, a soaring
number of travelers are looking for something different such as spending a day in tranquil countryside, picking fresh fruits, watching rice
grow, fishing by the seaside, eating traditional dishes, or even staying with locals.Moreover, the United Nations World Tourism Organization
Pololikashvili.Alike agritourism, rural tourism is seen as a win-win situation both for local communities, and post-modern travelers who are
in search of unique experiences.Here is a selection of popular Iranian villages:UramanatSome of the most astonishing villages in Iran have
been shaped on the slopes of high mountains and steep grounds
mountains of Iran, with houses on top of each other forming a waterfall shape, this striking village is a prominent example of how humans
truly integrate with nature and the surrounding environment.At an altitude of 1,450 meters above sea level, the village enjoys mild weather
in spring and summer, and cold weather during fall and winter
historical cave village in Iran, halfway through a hot desert located in the heart of Iran, then Meymand is your next destination.As one of
this awe-inspiring village in Iran.According to sources, Meymand has been continuously inhabited for 2,000 to 3,000 years, making it one of
situated in the heights of Alborz mountains with some nice verdant jungles, rural roads, and a small-sized stupendous waterfall at the end
of the village that attracts many nature lovers annually.The best time to visit this historical village is mid-spring and early summer,
while the weather is not too hot and you can still feel a few cold breezes brushing against your face in the morning and at night.Ziarat
village can be described as a calm, relaxing, conservative, and ancient environment for everybody.KandovanKandovan village is one of the
most stunning and mesmerizing rocky villages in Iran with unique architectural design, scenic views, and hundreds of limestone caves, still
used for shops or houses.Just like Meymand, houses in Kandovan are tucked in within a mountain environment.It is said that this attractive
village has been partially formed by volcanic remains from strong Mount Sahand eruptions some hundreds of years ago
Also, there is a rocky hotel in Kandovan that has rack-carved rooms and spaces.AbyanehClaimed the title of the red village because of its
red soil and its houses, Abyaneh is an ancient Iranian village located 70 kilometers south of the city Kashan in Isfahan province
The village is small and pinched into the slopes of the mountainside
Roofs of some houses are courtyards of other ones, the same way that other villages in Iran like Meymand in Kerman or Masuleh in Mazandaran
are designed, the integration of housing into the natural environment on steep slopes.Dating from some 2000 years ago, the village embraces
an exquisite historical establishment, going way back into the past when the Sassanian empire ruled over Iran.Interestingly, its residents
always dress up in their traditional clothing to show their respect for the customs inherited from them by their ancestors.MasulehHome to
some of the most stunning landscapes in the country, Masuleh is a one-thousand-year-old stepped village and a major touristic destination in
Iran.According to experts, its history can be traced back to a site that now lies six kilometers northwest of modern-day Masuleh.Here,
nature, architecture, and the community flourish together in northern Iran
This is a village built not by trained architects, but by the inhabitants themselves
courtyards, gardens, and public thoroughfares for the inhabitants on the level above.Masuleh rises as one massive interconnected and
multi-leveled public space that blends of stairways, narrow alleys, and LEGO-shaped houses to one another.AFM
