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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

  1. 1

    Uraman Takht

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

    Where
    Central Hawraman
    Time needed
    Half day
    Opening hours
    Always accessible
  2. 2

    Palangan

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

    Where
    Eastern Hawraman
    Time needed
    2-3 hours
    Opening hours
    Always accessible
  3. 3

    Pir Shaliar Ceremony Site

    Ancient Kurdish religious celebration location Annual ceremony dating back centuries

    Where
    Uraman Takht
    Time needed
    1 hour
    Opening hours
    Timing varies annually
  4. 4

    Daryan Valley

    Dramatic mountain valley scenery Stunning geological formations and vistas

    Where
    Western Hawraman
    Time needed
    2 hours
    Opening hours
    Always accessible
  5. 5

    Aras Valley

    Lush valley with traditional agriculture Showcases terraced farming techniques

    Where
    Northern Hawraman
    Time needed
    1-2 hours
    Opening hours
    Always accessible
  6. 6

    Hawraman Museum

    Small cultural museum Displays traditional Kurdish artifacts

    Where
    Uraman Takht
    Time needed
    30 minutes
    Opening hours
    Verify before travel
  7. 7

    Ancient Hawraman Trail

    Historic footpaths connecting villages Original transportation routes still in use

    Where
    Between villages
    Time needed
    1-3 hours hiking
    Opening hours
    Always accessible
  8. 8

    Traditional Hawrami Houses

    Distinctive stone architecture Exemplary adaptation to mountainous terrain

    Where
    Throughout region
    Time needed
    Ongoing viewing
    Opening hours
    Respect private homes

Journeys that visit Hawraman (Uramanat)

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Kurdish KebabNaan-e HawramiDough
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