UNESCO inscribes Iran's Uraman Village on its heritage list
Yusef Jalali
Press TV, Tehran
Sitting on steep foothills in Iran's western province of Kurdistan, Uraman is best known for its step-like rows of houses, where the roof of each building forms the yard of the upper one. This mesmerizing place is now an internationally recognized tourist destination thanks to UNESCO's inscription of the site on its world heritage list.
The move as put by the UNESCO office in Iran will play a key role in presenting Iran’s tangible and intangible cultural heritage to the world.
It's not an easy job for a cultural heritage site to win a place on UNESCO's list.
In 2019, some eighty experts compiled and presented to UNESCO a dossier containing comprehensive information about Uraman's nature, anthropology, archaeology, architecture and historical documents.
Later on, a UNESCO representative paid a visit to Uraman to fact check and assess the viability of the region to be registered as a cultural heritage. He simply was fascinated by its beauty.
Uraman has long been standing as the cradle of Kurdish art and culture.
Beside its unique natural sceneries and eye-catching architecture, the rural district enjoys rich culture and history.
The festival of Pir-Shalyar, is among the region's age-old celebrations that is still practiced each year on the 40th day of winter.
Long serving as an example of man's integration into nature, Uraman is now officially recognized by UNESCO as a tourist attraction. Iranian officials believe UNESCO's move will springboard tourism in the ancient region and most importantly will ensure the conservation of its natural landscapes and unique culture for the generations to come.
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