A busy beehives, a gigantic termite colony or just a beautiful rural village, however your minds perceives Kandovan, Iran, you can't miss that fact that this is a pretty Strange Spot. Kandovan lies remotely within the Northwest corner of Iran, far from the hustle and bustle of city life and yet, has become an major tourist attraction. Long ago, the nearby mountain of Sahand erupted creating, massive cone like stones. Initially, the caves dwellings were simple natural pockets within the stones used by the locals to hide from the advancing Mongol Army. Over a 700 year period, Kandovan's homes have been dramatically expanded and modernized. Amazingly enough, many of them have been continuously inhabited. Inside, it is not uncommon to find four stories, windows, doorways, electricity and even televisions. The homes need no heating or cooling as their indoor temperature remains stable regardless if it is snowing or in the heat of the summer. Those who decide to visit Kandovan have the option to stay within a cool cave hotel (with your own private sauna) or even a nearby 4 star hotel. Stones homes yet certainly not Stone Age.
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