Maymand
- States
- Iran
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 2015
- Region
- Arab States
- Coordinates
- 30.1680555556, 55.3755555556
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 1423
- WH Site
- 1423
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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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• Maymand