Troglodyte village in IRAN

by Vivek on June 30, 2009

in Pictures,Presentations

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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 these [troglodyte] houses is more than 700 years.

Very impressive…

Note: I just compiled the presentation to share the impressive work. Copyrights reserved by the original unknown photographer.

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  • http://shareshots.blogspot.com/ Shalini Raju

    So impressive kada! But I wonder if it is going to be damn hot out there, since they are all carved in volcanic rock…rock itself usually generates additional heat, and this will def be more hotter. But hats off to the idea!

    • http://www.viveeonline.com Vivek

      I guess heat- no doubt about it. But I am impressed with the structure itself, that too about 700 years ago!

  • Vinod Pindiyan

    Too good Vivek, I almost went to that place and came back

    • http://www.viveeonline.com Vivek

      Ya, given the damn delay in monsoon, even the heat is making the experience live :)

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