Underground City of Nushabad or Ouyi
A Masterpiece of Iranian Ancient Architecture
The underground city of Ouyi (Nushabad) in northern Kashan - Isfahan province - is considered one of the masterpieces of ancient architecture. The depth of this underground city varies from 4 to 18 meters. To reach the underground city there have been several different openings. Some of these openings were located inside the houses of people and some others were located in important gathering places such as the main fort just outside the city. People could live in underground passages and rooms for several days without the need of going outside.

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Iran Nomad Tours
If you are going to travel to Iran and want to visit one of the best folk, traditional, and natural features of Iran, the nomads are calling you. Do migration(Kouch) journey with nomads and their flocks. A new tour program and lifestyle that you have never experienced yet. Staying in traditional nomadic tents(made by Goat wool), traditional and organic food -  local and folk music under a bright celestial that is illuminated with millions of stars is a part of your unique experience. You wake up with the first glints of sun and Take part in daily life and activities. Rely on nature and shut down from the materialistic world and experience a new lifestyle. Enjoy organic local fresh food with epic views of nature.

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Iranian Bazaars
The bazaar is one of the main elements of traditional Iranian cities which was originally developed for the performance of trading and manufacturing functions; however, it has other important functions. The introduction of the bazaar to Iranian cities dates back to ancient Iran when the Medes and Achaemenids planned their cities. Urban sociologists, town planners, and town planners have generally described the concept of the bazaar as the heart of Iranian cities.

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Mashhad Ardehal Calls You to the Ancient“Carpet Washing” Ceremony
Mashhad Ardehal is a village 42km west of Kashan. Among locals, it is also known as Mashhad Ghali. Mashhad Ardehal is located in the eastern domain of Ardehal Mountain (one of the highest regions of Ardehalrural district) in Kashan County. Here is the shrine of Imam Zadeh Sultan Ali Ibn Mohammad Bagher (peace be upon him), the immediate child of Imam Bagher (5th Shiite Imam) and brother of Imam Jafar Sadegh (6th Shiite Imam and founder of Shiite religion), and his tomb dates back to 11th century.

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Kooch or Nomadic migration
Epic Migration in an Ancient Nomadic Style
One of the most memorable moments of my life has been, no doubt, my time spent with various groups of nomads. I spent an incredible few days experiencing a nomadic lifestyle. Every single day I experienced something novel or life-changing-moments of 'epiphany Stunning images I had long seen in some of my favorite books and movies and that have become recurrent references for me, suddenly became flesh and full of life in front of me.

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