Uraman Takht, Kurdistan, Iran
The Uramanat Villages are located in the mountainous Kurdistan Province of Iran. Uraman village is located in an east-west valley on a steep slope overlooking the northern front of the Takht Mountains 75 km south of the city of Marivan. Since the village had been the center of the local rulers, it is called Uraman Takht, takht meaning throne in Persian. The climate of this region in spring and summer is very pleasant.
The villages are unique in terms of architecture, lifestyle, and agricultural methodology. Villages are integrated with nature by incorporating steep-slope agriculture. The area, due its mountainous terrain, is rich in tourist attractions and natural fascinations. Some of these attractions include "Darband Dezli" region with its highlands and green slopes, and the "Abshar Maloor" waterfall which obtains its water from the snow melting on high mountains.
Terraced farms and stone architecture of terraced villages, where the roofs of one row of houses happens to be the courtyards of another row of houses situated on a higher level, add to the beauty of the region.
The Uraman Takht Village is one of the attractive rural areas of Kurdestan which besides its panoramic views has valuable tourism capacities because of the annual performance of an ancient and wonderful ceremony of Peer Shahriar.
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