{"id":31417,"date":"2019-06-17T09:25:07","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T09:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=31417"},"modified":"2026-10-28T00:31:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T00:31:03","slug":"uraman-village-kurdistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/uraman-village-kurdistan\/","title":{"rendered":"Uraman Village in Kurdistan: UNESCO Hawraman Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uraman, also spelled Oraman or Hawraman, is a mountain village in western Iran\u2019s Kurdistan Province. It forms part of the wider <strong>Cultural Landscape of Hawraman\/Uramanat<\/strong>, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2021. The region is known for its terraced stone settlements, dramatic Zagros scenery and living Hawrami traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The UNESCO-listed landscape extends across parts of Kurdistan and Kermanshah provinces. Archaeological sites, agricultural terraces and seasonal pastoral routes reveal how communities have adapted to these mountains over thousands of years. The heritage belongs to the people who continue to live and work here, not simply to the historic buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#1e0e7c;line-height:.9\"><strong>APPLY ONLINE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"schedule-a-visit\" style=\"color:#1e0e7c;font-size:35px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.15\">Iran Tourist visa<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/iran-tourist-visa\/\" style=\"border-radius:50px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#f94931\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Apply Now<\/mark><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/uraman-village-kurdistan\/#where-is-uraman-village\" >Where is Uraman village?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/uraman-village-kurdistan\/#terraced-architecture-and-mountain-scenery\" >Terraced architecture and mountain scenery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/uraman-village-kurdistan\/#history-and-unesco-world-heritage-status\" >History and UNESCO World Heritage status<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/uraman-village-kurdistan\/#hawrami-language-and-local-culture\" >Hawrami language and local culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/uraman-village-kurdistan\/#the-pir-shalyar-ceremony\" >The Pir Shalyar ceremony<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/uraman-village-kurdistan\/#traditional-clothing\" >Traditional clothing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/uraman-village-kurdistan\/#planning-a-respectful-visit\" >Planning a respectful visit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-is-uraman-village\"><\/span>Where is Uraman village?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In western Iran, <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/kurdistan-travel-guide\/\">Kurdistan Province<\/a> combines mountain valleys, oak woodland and villages shaped by steep terrain. Uraman-e Takht is among its best-known settlements, but the cultural landscape includes other communities and valleys.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-31425 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman44-SURFIRAN.jpg\" alt=\"Terraced stone houses climbing a green hillside in Uraman village\" class=\"wp-image-31425\" title=\"Uraman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman44-SURFIRAN.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman44-SURFIRAN-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman44-SURFIRAN-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman44-SURFIRAN-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman44-SURFIRAN-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman44-SURFIRAN-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman44-SURFIRAN-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Terraced houses in Uraman village. Photo: picdeer.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visitors encounter a living Kurdish cultural region, with local languages, crafts, music and hospitality. Respect for residents and their everyday routines matters as much as appreciation of the scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many houses stand in tiers along the hillside, with flat roofs that can serve as outdoor spaces for buildings above. Stone construction and narrow pedestrian lanes reflect the limited building space on steep slopes. For a different example of stepped architecture, see <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/gilan-travel-guide-iran\/masouleh-village\/\">Masouleh in Gilan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-31423 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman22-SURFIRAN.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain valley and terraced settlement in Hawraman, Kurdistan\" class=\"wp-image-31423\" title=\"Uraman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman22-SURFIRAN.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman22-SURFIRAN-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman22-SURFIRAN-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman22-SURFIRAN-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman22-SURFIRAN-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman22-SURFIRAN-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman22-SURFIRAN-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mountain scenery around Uraman. Photo: visitiran.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"terraced-architecture-and-mountain-scenery\"><\/span>Terraced architecture and mountain scenery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The road to Uraman winds through the Zagros Mountains. The village\u2019s closely grouped houses appear against rocky slopes, orchards and deep valleys. Allow extra time for mountain roads and changing weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Streams, springs and terraced fields help sustain local agriculture. Their appearance changes with rainfall and the seasons, so a visit in spring can look very different from one in late summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spring and early autumn often bring comfortable conditions for exploring the village and nearby viewpoints. Winters can be cold and snowy, while mountain routes may be difficult in poor weather. Check local access and forecasts before setting out.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-31421 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman9-SURFIRAN.jpg\" alt=\"Stepped houses on a steep slope in Uraman village\" class=\"wp-image-31421\" title=\"Uraman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman9-SURFIRAN.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman9-SURFIRAN-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman9-SURFIRAN-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman9-SURFIRAN-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman9-SURFIRAN-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman9-SURFIRAN-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman9-SURFIRAN-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stepped hillside architecture in Hawraman. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"history-and-unesco-world-heritage-status\"><\/span>History and UNESCO World Heritage status<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UNESCO documents archaeological evidence in the Hawraman\/Uramanat region dating back approximately 40,000 years. That evidence relates to the wider cultural landscape and should not be mistaken for a precisely dated origin of the present village. Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/1647\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official UNESCO World Heritage description<\/a> for the archaeological and cultural context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The origin of the name Uraman is discussed in local traditions, but popular derivations from ancient religious terms are not established historical facts. The name is best understood in its regional linguistic and cultural setting.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-31428 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman3-SURFIRAN.jpg\" alt=\"People carrying torches during a local celebration in Kurdistan\" class=\"wp-image-31428\" title=\"Uraman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman3-SURFIRAN.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman3-SURFIRAN-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman3-SURFIRAN-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman3-SURFIRAN-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman3-SURFIRAN-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman3-SURFIRAN-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman3-SURFIRAN-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Local celebration in Kurdistan. Photo: ISNA (visible watermark).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uraman-e Takht is associated with long-standing local stories and ceremonies. The UNESCO inscription recognizes the broader pattern of terraced settlements, dry-stone farming and seasonal movement across the mountains, rather than any single legend about the village.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-31430 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman5-SURFIRAN.jpg\" alt=\"Stone-built houses and narrow lanes in Uraman\" class=\"wp-image-31430\" title=\"Uraman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman5-SURFIRAN.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman5-SURFIRAN-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman5-SURFIRAN-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman5-SURFIRAN-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman5-SURFIRAN-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman5-SURFIRAN-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman5-SURFIRAN-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Traditional stone houses in Uraman. Photo: authgram.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Religious and communal traditions are part of the area\u2019s heritage. Specific claims about ancient temples, manuscripts or pilgrimage practices require evidence tied to the correct site and should not be confused with attractions elsewhere in Kurdistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hawrami-language-and-local-culture\"><\/span>Hawrami language and local culture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hawrami, also called Gorani in some linguistic contexts, is a Northwestern Iranian language variety associated with the Hawraman region. Its classification and relationship to other Kurdish varieties are subjects of linguistic study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f94931\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:25px;line-height:1.2\"><strong>Best Hotels in Iran<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5369166d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiraninbanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Click and explore<\/mark><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-1024x576.jpg);background-position:52% 66%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiraninbanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Book A Hotel In Iran\" class=\"wp-image-62099 size-full\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Language remains an important part of local identity, alongside oral history and poetry. Exact speaker counts vary by source and date, so older estimates should not be treated as current population figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditional music, group dancing and storytelling remain visible parts of Hawrami cultural life. Performances vary by village and occasion; visitors should ask permission before photographing participants or ceremonies.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman2-SURFIRAN.jpg\" alt=\"Women in colorful Kurdish dresses during a group celebration\" class=\"wp-image-31427\" title=\"Uraman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman2-SURFIRAN.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman2-SURFIRAN-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman2-SURFIRAN-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman2-SURFIRAN-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman2-SURFIRAN-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman2-SURFIRAN-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman2-SURFIRAN-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Women in traditional Kurdish dress at a celebration. Photo: ISNA (visible watermark).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-pir-shalyar-ceremony\"><\/span>The Pir Shalyar ceremony<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/pir-shalyar-kurdistan-iran\/\">Pir Shalyar ceremony<\/a> is among the region\u2019s best-known communal traditions. It brings together ritual, music and shared meals in winter. Dates and arrangements follow local custom and should be confirmed locally rather than assumed from a fixed tourist calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-31420 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman8-SURFIRAN.jpg\" alt=\"Men in traditional Kurdish clothing playing music and dancing\" class=\"wp-image-31420\" title=\"Uraman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman8-SURFIRAN.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman8-SURFIRAN-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman8-SURFIRAN-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman8-SURFIRAN-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman8-SURFIRAN-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman8-SURFIRAN-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman8-SURFIRAN-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Traditional music and dance in Hawraman. Photo: xposure.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"traditional-clothing\"><\/span>Traditional clothing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Colorful dresses, embroidered garments and head coverings appear in traditional Kurdish clothing, particularly during celebrations. Styles vary by community, generation and personal preference.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman-SURFIRAN.jpg\" alt=\"Women wearing bright traditional Kurdish garments in a village\" class=\"wp-image-31426\" title=\"Uraman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman-SURFIRAN.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman-SURFIRAN-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman-SURFIRAN-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman-SURFIRAN-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman-SURFIRAN-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman-SURFIRAN-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman-SURFIRAN-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Traditional Kurdish clothing. Photo: ISNA (visible watermark).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Men\u2019s traditional clothing can include loose trousers, a wide cloth belt and a felt outer garment sometimes called a <em>kolabal<\/em>. Such clothing is part of the region\u2019s cultural heritage, although everyday dress is diverse.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-31419 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman6-SURFIRAN.jpg\" alt=\"Man wearing a traditional felt kolabal jacket and head covering\" class=\"wp-image-31419\" title=\"Uraman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman6-SURFIRAN.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman6-SURFIRAN-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman6-SURFIRAN-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman6-SURFIRAN-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman6-SURFIRAN-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman6-SURFIRAN-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman6-SURFIRAN-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A traditional kolabal felt jacket. Photo: kooch.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The village\u2019s distinctive stone terraces and surrounding oak-covered hills are best explored on foot where access is permitted. Keep to public routes, avoid entering private rooftops or courtyards, and leave agricultural terraces undisturbed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-31422 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman10-SURFIRAN.jpg\" alt=\"Green mountain terraces and winding road in the Hawraman region\" class=\"wp-image-31422\" title=\"Uraman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman10-SURFIRAN.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman10-SURFIRAN-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman10-SURFIRAN-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman10-SURFIRAN-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman10-SURFIRAN-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman10-SURFIRAN-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Uraman10-SURFIRAN-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Terraced mountain landscape in Hawraman. Photo: rezgar via Local Guides Connect.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"planning-a-respectful-visit\"><\/span>Planning a respectful visit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uraman offers a close look at the relationship between mountain architecture, language and living tradition. Travel thoughtfully, support local businesses and use the <a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/1647\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNESCO listing<\/a> to understand the wider Hawraman\/Uramanat landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read More<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/parau-cave-a-geological-marvel\/\">Parau Cave: A Geological Marvel Near Kermanshah<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/exploring-irans-diverse-ethnicities-a-guide-to-its-people\/\">Iran&#8217;s Diverse Ethnicities: A Guide to its People<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/itinerary-for-a-road-trip-to-kurdistan\/\">Road Trip to Kurdistan: An Itinerary for Adventure<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/travel-safety-in-iran-an-experience\/\">Travel Safety in Iran: Separating Myths from Facts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/nowruz-rituals-iranian-kurdish-village-palangan\/\">Nowruz Rituals in the Iranian-Kurdish village of Palangan<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore Uraman village in Kurdistan, Iran, and discover Hawraman\u2019s UNESCO-listed landscape, stone houses, Kurdish traditions and mountain scenery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":71224,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,306,308,305,110],"tags":[2522,8733,11670],"class_list":["post-31417","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tourism-iran","category-culture","category-destinations","category-how-to","category-news","tag-kurdistan","tag-kurds","tag-zagros"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Oraman.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31417","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31417"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31417\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":201783,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31417\/revisions\/201783"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/71224"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31417"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31417"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31417"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}