Really Amazing Civilization in Iran



Kandovan (also spelled Candovan) is a tourist village in the province of East Azarbaijan, near Osku and Tabriz, Iran. Its fame is due to its troglodyte dwellings. Some of the houses are at least 700 years old and are still inhabited. Kandovan is also known for its scenic beauty. A popular resort, it offers hotels and restaurants to serve tourists. Its mineral water is also popular with visitors and is believed to be a cure for kidney disease. source(Wikipedia).

It is a major Iranian Tourist destination as well.

Take a look and share your thoughts on these amazing pictures 🙂

Kandovan

Kandovan

Kandovan

Kandovan

Kandovan

ancient Kandovan village

ancient Kandovan village

ancient Kandovan village

19 thoughts on “Really Amazing Civilization in Iran”

    1. No idea, just found something very interesting on internet and thought would share. Although I researched a lot after your question, couldn’t find the name or location.

    2. hi.here is IRAn.this vilage is in TABRIZ city and its name is KANDOVAN.
      I am an IRAINIAN girl.we are kind eopl.we are peacefull and will be very happy to see you in our country.there are many amazing civilization to visit.
      Thanks a lot :*

  1. Actually I think I’ve been here, and if I’m right it’s not Afghanistan, it’s in Turkey and it starts with K I think… that’s all I can remember sorry.

  2. it’s in turkey. and yes the region is called kapadokya, ürgüp göreme.. these houses are not man made; these are natural formations of volcanic tuff called ‘fairy chimney’. then manking comes and adapts the environment to itself for houses and churches..:)

  3. this vilage is kandowan…in iran,not in turkey….!!!!!!!!!!!!
    in picture no 11 you see a woman who wears chador…that just iranians women wears this…..im sure it is kandowan…in iran…corect this post please..!!

    1. Thanks farzaneh, you are right,although the two seems very similar (turkish and iranian) But as it turns out, this one is in Iran. Time to correct the post third time, and hopefully final time 😀

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