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Village Carved Out Of Stone - Kandovan

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Kandovan is a famous tourist village located in the northern Iranian 
mountain-side, near the cities Osku and Tabriz. It is known for its 
uniqueness that comes from the fact that many of its homes have been 
made in caves located in cone-shaped rock-formation.<br />
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In this unique village, the homes are not just built on the mountain, 
they are carved into it. Built out of volcanic ash and debris spewed 
during an eruption of Mount Sahand, these rocky structures were 
compressed and shaped by natural forces into cone-shaped pillars 
containing pockets. They have been eroded by the elements over the years
 into their current shapes.<br />
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Houses carved inside rocks are so peculiar. Some of these houses are at 
least 700 years old and still inhabited. Most of the houses are two to 
four storeys high. It is said the first inhabitants came to Kandovan to 
escape the invading Mongols. They dug hideouts in the giant volcanic 
cliffs and remained here even after the danger was over. Their hiding 
places slowly became complex houses complete with kitchens, hallways and
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The main occupations of Kandovan villagers are agriculture and sheep 
herding, but the main income of most of the inhabitants comes from 
tourism. They have realized the potential of their old homes and learned
 to live their lives surrounded by travelers from all around the world. 
Local residents say that the homes are not only strong but also 
unusually ‘energy efficient’: These homes require minimal supplemental 
heat during the long cold season and remain cool in the summer. 'Kando' 
means 'a bee’s hive’, and this is how Kandovan got its name.</div>
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Village Carved Out Of Stone - Kandovan

Kandovan is a famous tourist village located in the northern Iranian mountain-side, near the cities Osku and Tabriz. It is known for its...