In the north east of Iran at the foot of Mount Sahand in Kandovan, the villagers live in cave homes carved out from the volcanic rock.
The age of some houses is more than 700 years.
More photos here
And here. A Video
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Wow! Now this is a place I want to visit. There is no name posted anywhere.
ReplyDeleteI just found this:
ReplyDeleteIn the north east of Iran at the foot of Mount Sahand in Kandovan, the villagers live in cave homes carved out from the volcanic rock.
The age of some houses is more than 700 years.
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/3671838/700_years_old_village_in_iran_troglodyte/
No mention of any.. A shame.
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly it. I'll post a link. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteEvidently, Zorastrians lived there to escape persecution by Muslim conquerors.
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