Kandovan: A must-see rocky village in Iran

Kandovan is an extraordinary ancient village in the province of East Azarbaijan, near the city of  Tabriz, Iran. It has earned a reputation worldwide for its unique rock-carved houses dating back to more than 700 years. The remarkable place is inhabited by 670 villagers, offering scenic beauties for travelers. The village is said to have been partially formed by strong volcanic eruptions from the Mount Sahand hundreds of years ago. The five-star Kandovan Tourism Cliff Hotel is the first of its kind in Iran and the second in the world, after the luxurious Yunak Evleri Cave Hotel, in Cappadocia, Turkey./ IRNA