The Village of Abyaneh sits at the foot of Karkass Mountain, 70km southeast of Kashan in Isfahan province of Iran. The village sits in a picturesque valley surrounded by mountains. Only 200-250 people live in this village, nearly all of the residents are old people. The minute I stepped out of the car, I was met by this ferocious looking dog, later it turned out that he was a friendly dog.
Abyaneh is characterized by reddish hue (due to the colour of the clay). It is believed that this village is around 1500 years old, making it one of the oldest in Iran. Abyaneh is mainly watered by the River of Barzrud and has a cold climate due to it’s elevation. There is a Zoroastrian fire temple in the village and it sits above an arch. Though not in use now and it dates back to the Sassanian period.
Abyaneh is characterized by reddish hue (due to the colour of the clay). It is believed that this village is around 1500 years old, making it one of the oldest in Iran. Abyaneh is mainly watered by the River of Barzrud and has a cold climate due to it’s elevation. There is a Zoroastrian fire temple in the village and it sits above an arch. Though not in use now and it dates back to the Sassanian period.
There was an old lady who would only allow me to photograph her if I would buy some thing from her. She was selling dry fruits and lucky charm bracelets. Crumbling red mud-brick houses with lattice windows and fragile wooden balconies attract people to visit this place. Most of the houses have balconies which offer plenty of sunshine in winter months and fresh air in summer. This village offers its visitors a unique window into the Persian history of it’s people and their culture. This quiet village attracts local and foreign tourists all year round due to it’s unique houses and their residents.