Tasnim | Masoud Shahrestani: Kandovan, a village in northeast Iran famous for its inhabitable cliff dwellings, played host to a mountain bike trials competition. Trials cyclists should navigate an obstacle course without touching the ground or going off the course.   ...

At the foothills of Mount Sahand, 50 kilometers from Iran's northwestern city of Tabriz, lies a village that is remarkable for its unique structure. The cone-shaped houses of Kandovan were originally carved into the rock face of the mountain nearly 3,000 years ago.     By ...

Most countries have their very own unique art of architecture, especially countries with an ancient civilization such as Iran. The architecture of mosques in Iran varies from one region to another depending on culture, heritage and the resources available. Each mosque has different styles of tile work, unique color systems and symbolic patterns; however,...

Kandovanis a tourist village in the province ofEast Azarbaijan, nearOskuandTabriz,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 ...