Oraman, the beautiful jewel of Kurdistan/unparalleled paradise of Iran
According to Moj Kurdistan News Agency; Horaman should be seen closely and the artistry of the creator of beauty, how he gave life to wood and stone in the heart of nature, should be touched.
Huraman is composed of 2 words “Hura” which means God and “Man” which means land, the full meaning of which is the land of Ahura or the land of God. The same word is Huraman.
Horaman can also mean the place of the sun. The village of Oramanat Takht is located in the southeast of the city of Marivan in Kurdistan province, which is connected to the city of Marivan by a 75 km long road.
This area includes more than 700 villages, towns and cities, including Sarovabad, a part of Sanandaj and Kamiyaran in Kurdistan province, and Shahrestan, Paveh, in Kermanshah province. Huramanat is the 26th world work from Iran that has been registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Before this, “Bam Cultural Landscape” and “Meimand Cultural Landscape” were included in this list.
Horaman is the name of one of Zoroastrian’s religious poems and it was called by this name because of the tendency of the people of this region to this religion in the past. The terraced villages are an example of Gilan’s Masuleh.
Contrary to its name, Oraman Takht is not flat at all, but is located in a very rugged mountainous area. The architecture of Oramanat is based on the construction using stone and in the form of dry china, meaning that mortar is not used in them, and the houses in the villages of the region are built in the form of stairs due to the steep slope of the rocky slopes. Blue windows, wooden ceilings and flowers and vases are among the beauties of Oraman Takht houses. Some houses in this country are more than 900 years old and have not suffered much damage. In most cases, houses are built on two floors and the spaces of the houses differ from each other based on their livelihood, and the houses of gardeners, farmers, and livestock farmers are more or less different from each other. In many cases, the ground floor is reserved for herds and storage. The main residential space is located on the upper floor and consists of different parts.
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Sightseeing and visitable places in Horaman
Tomb of Pir Shaliar
You can see the most important historical place of the city called Pir Shaliar Tomb, which has a simple structure, near Oraman Takht on a path known as Belba Rahe Oraman. The building of Pir Shaliar’s mausoleum is made of stone and has a turquoise dome and is respected by many people.
Oraman Takht Mosque
There is an old mosque in Oraman Takht, which is considered one of the rare mosques in Iran, and despite the renovation, you can still see and enjoy the originality in the texture of this building. In the construction of this mosque, stone was used for the building and walnut wood for the doors and windows. This mosque is one of the types of Shabistan mosques and there is no dome above it. The interesting thing about Oraman Takht Mosque is the presence of four garlands and its four-story structure. 14 columns of walnut wood can be seen inside the mosque, which have Islamic motifs.
The nature of Oraman village
Sirvan and Leila rivers flow near Oraman Takht, and the towering mountains offer unique views in front of you. Oak trees are one of the sights of this area, and next to them, you can see mill trees, shru, wild pistachios, walnuts, mulberries, hawthorns, pears, figs, pomegranates, etc.
The ancient ritual of Pirshalyar is a concrete symbol of the active participation of people in various social and cultural occasions. Oraman Takht village is known as one of the tourist areas of the country and on some days of the year it attracts people from other countries in addition to domestic tourists.
In this village, the roof of every house is the yard of another house and it continues to the back of the village. The type of architecture used in this village also attracts the eyes of every viewer, as its traditional architecture is based on stone and mortar is not used in the construction of houses. Every year, a large number of sheep, which are people’s offerings to Pir Shaliar, are brought to the village. They are sacrificed on Wednesday morning, and these animals are sent by the residents or people from other villages to the custodian at the end of the autumn season, and he takes care of those animals in the winter season, and they sacrifice them all on the day of the festival.
The ceremony will be held on Thursday evening with the participation of the villagers and people from nearby villages and towns. This ceremony is accompanied by the setting up of a mystical sama in the form of a group and playing the tambourine. Traditional arts have been popular among the Kurds for a long time and have been varied according to the special geographical conditions. The production of these works has both local consumption and is economically effective in improving the lives of the people of the region.
Seeing the pristine and beautiful nature of Oraman gives life another life. Experience this good feeling in spring.
Frequently asked questions about the sights of Kurdistan
Where are the recreational places in Kurdistan?
Boating in Zarivar, watching movies in Abider Park and rafting in the rivers of Kurdistan are among the best entertainments in Kurdistan.
Where are the places of interest in Kurdistan in spring?
Guileh waterfall, Oraman, Mount Chehl Cheshme, Mount Arbaba are among the best places to visit in Kurdistan in spring.
What are the best places to visit in Kurdistan in summer?
Karftu Cave, Najneh Alia Beach and Bilu Plain are among the must-see places in Kurdistan.
Where are the most famous places to visit in Kurdistan in autumn?
Oak forests in Baneh city are among the popular sights of Kurdistan in autumn.
Which places of Kurdistan can be visited in winter?
Salar Saeed Mansion, Hamam Khan, Sanandaj Church, Khosrowabadi Mansion and Darul Ahsan Mosque are among the best places to visit in Kurdistan in winter.