Kurdistan

Hawraman (Uramanat)

Terraced Kurdish villages nestled in rugged mountains

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Hawraman (Uramanat)
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Hawraman (Uramanat) is a breathtaking cultural landscape of terraced Kurdish villages in the high Zagros along the Iraq border, shared by Kurdistan and Kermanshah provinces — inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2021. Stone houses climb so steeply that each roof forms the courtyard of the home above, home to the agropastoral Hawrami people who have farmed these slopes for some 5,000 years and speak their own Hawrami Kurdish. Villages like Uraman Takht and Palangan, ancient trails and the Pir Shaliar ceremony make it one of Iran's most atmospheric regions.

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Top places to see

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    Uraman Takht

    Iconic terraced village with spectacular architecture Most famous example of Hawrami stepped construction

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    Palangan

    Picturesque village straddling a river Unique river-crossing layout with stone houses

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    Pir Shaliar Ceremony Site

    Ancient Kurdish religious celebration location Annual ceremony dating back centuries

  4. 4

    Daryan Valley

    Dramatic mountain valley scenery Stunning geological formations and vistas

  5. 5

    Aras Valley

    Lush valley with traditional agriculture Showcases terraced farming techniques

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    Hawraman Museum

    Small cultural museum Displays traditional Kurdish artifacts

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    Ancient Hawraman Trail

    Historic footpaths connecting villages Original transportation routes still in use

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    Traditional Hawrami Houses

    Distinctive stone architecture Exemplary adaptation to mountainous terrain

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