Hawraman/Uramanat, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Iran, recognized in 2021, is a rugged mountainous region in western Iran preserving the ancient cultural landscape of the Kurdish Hawrami people. Featuring terraced villages, dry-stone architecture, and sacred sites dating back over 3,000 years, it reflects a harmonious blend of human adaptation, agriculture, and pastoralism in a harsh environment. This living heritage, with its unique traditions and stepped settlements, showcases Iran’s diverse cultural identity and resilience across millennia.

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