Meymand Village

Meymand is one of the oldest and most unique historic villages in Iran, located in Kerman Province near the town of Shahr-e Babak. The village is famous for its rock-cut houses and rock-and-mountain dwellings, and is recognized as an example of pre-Islamic rock architecture in Iran. The houses of the village are carved into the mountain and rocks, and together with their qanat systems and traditional irrigation channels, they reflect the way of life of the villagers of the past. This distinctive structure has led to Meymand being listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

In the heart of the village you will see stone staircases, hand-carved porticoes and a chain of living quarters, animal shelters and storage spaces, all showing the close interaction of people with a harsh mountain environment. Numerous petroglyphs and archaeological remains have also been found around the village, some of them several thousand years old. Its hand-carved houses, built with distinctive architecture and natural materials, show how people have lived in the midst of nature for thousands of years. Today Meymand has become a popular destination for domestic and international tourists. Visitors can enjoy the surrounding mountain scenery while viewing the rock-cut houses and their remarkable architecture, and learn about the history and lifestyle of the people who lived in Kerman in the past. The village also offers a great opportunity for those interested in archaeology, nature photography and traditional architecture, and with its unspoiled, historic atmosphere it provides a different and educational experience of travelling in Iran.

To reach Meymand, take a suitable route from the city of Kerman to Shahr-e Babak, then continue northeast of Babak, where the "Meymand" signposts will lead you to your destination. It is recommended to visit in the early morning or in the afternoon, so that you can enjoy good light for photography and pleasant mountain weather. While exploring, please show respect for the settlement, the vegetation and the hand-carved architecture, so that this valuable heritage remains for future generations.