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Iran / Kavir Desert / Esfahk and Nayband
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Nayband

Known as the Masouleh of the Desert (referring to the UNESCO village in the Northern province of Gilan), Nayband is a similarly terraced village, built on risen ground next to a green oasis of palm trees.  
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Esfahk

The village of Esfahk, severely damaged by earthquake in the 1970s, was deserted for decades as people moved to the 'modern' buildings provided by government in the aftermath of the earthquake. Until recently, when a group of motivated entrepreneurs and architects originally from the village set off to restore the village and the lost lifestyle that it offered. They turned it into an amazingly tasteful and original guesthouse, using the old substance, but strengthening the structure. They are also breathing fresh life into the local economy and culture by creating jobs and reviving old craftsmanship. 
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  • Iran
    • Tehran >
      • Tehran City
      • Grand Bazaar
      • Darband
      • Tajrish
      • Friday Bazaar
    • Esfahan >
      • Abyane
      • Esfahan City
      • Esfahan Bazaar
      • Kashan
      • Kashan Bazaar
    • Yazd
    • Kavir Desert >
      • Damghan, Semnan, Kavir
      • In the Desert
      • Garmeh
      • On the Road
      • Kaal-e-Sar-Dar
      • Esfahk and Nayband
    • Hormozgan
    • Sistan and Baluchestan >
      • Chabahar
      • Gulf of Oman
      • To Zahedan
      • Khajeh, Ghale Now
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    • Fars
    • Khuzestan
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