Kandovan Rocky Village

Most of the time, these Karans have two floors, but sometimes they have three or even four floors that are not connected from the inside. People from the countryside have built houses, a home range, a warehouse, and a workshop on these rocks so they can live in them. 

Homes with more than one floor and stairs that join them usually have more than one level. The town has everything you need, like a public bath, school, mosque, and mill. One of the biggest Karans in the village is the Mosque Karan.

As more people moved into the area, the town grew, and new cave homes were built to accommodate growing families. At the same time, a system of canals was built to bring water from nearby streams into the town for farming and everyday use.

Because of their unique design, the Kandovan cave dwellings are the main draw for tourists. With only hammers, chisels, and hoes, the homes were carved out of blocks of volcanic ash and rock in the shape of a market. The cave people then shaped their homes until they were the right size and shape, either by hand or with the help of simple tools.

First, a small hole is made in the rock face. Next, the hole is made bigger by taking out pieces of rock at a time. Building a house is a hard job that requires a lot of skill and patience. It can take numerous years to finish. The cave homes all had doors and windows cut out of the same rock as the rest of the building.