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maymand


states: [iran]

category: cultural

year: 2015

region: Asia and the Pacific

latitude/longitude: 30.1680555556, 55.3755555556

Maymand

Maymand, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Iran, is an ancient troglodyte village renowned for its rock-carved dwellings and enduring cultural traditions. Nestled in a rugged landscape, this living heritage site features hand-dug cave homes, some inhabited for over 3,000 years, alongside seasonal settlements and traditional pastoral practices. It exemplifies human resilience and adaptation to a harsh environment, preserving a unique way of life.

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