Oraman Takht - A Stairway Through History and Stone
Carved into the craggy slopes of western Iran’s Zagros Mountains, Uraman Takht is a mesmerizing Kurdish village that looks as if it grew organically from the rock itself. With its stepped architecture — where the roof of one home serves as the courtyard for another — this ancient settlement echoes with stories as old as the mountains. It’s not just a village, but a living museum of stone, culture, and resilience.
Surrounded by lush forests and roaring rivers, Uraman is also the spiritual heart of the Pir Shalyar ritual — a millennia-old ceremony blending mysticism, music, and communal unity. Whether you're drawn by folklore, mountain air, or the poetic stillness of its stony paths, Uraman Takht invites you to experience Kurdish life where nature and tradition walk hand in hand.
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Oraman Takht Village
Oraman Takht Village
Visitor Information
- Opening Hours:
- Monday: 07:00 – 23:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 – 23:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 – 23:00
- Thursday: 07:00 – 23:00
- Friday: 07:00 – 23:00
- Saturday: 07:00 – 23:00
- Sunday: 07:00 – 23:00
- Entrance: For free
- Region: Kurdistan Province
- City: Sarvabad
- Address: Sarvabad County, Oraman District
- Postal code: 6617618381
- Phone number: +988733285176
- Is open to public visitors: Yes
