چکیده:
The following study aims to present a consistent framework for the sustainable development of the troglodyte village of Kandovan, taking into consideration the present situation of the village and the paramount importance of preserving its unique way of life with the ultimate goal of making efficient improvements on the living conditions of its inhabitants. Located in north-western Iran, this tourist location, which is the sole troglodyte village in the world still occupied by human dwellers, is carved entirely out of a chain of cliffs. This stone-age lifestyle in the midst of our modern times has bestowed incomparable charmsto Kandovan, turning it into a major source of wonderment and fascination. Regrettably, however, the emigration of its inhabitants has placed the village and what it stands for under serious threat. This research will attempt to identify and analyze the reasons for the diminishing of the local population, and goes some way to providing practical solutions to tackle this problem, utilizing an effective application of the principles of sustainable development on both environmental and architectural aspects.
خلاصه ماشینی:
2013 The following study aims to present a consistent framework for the sustainable development of the troglodyte village of Kandovan, taking into consideration the present situation of the village and the paramount importance of preserving its unique way of life with the ultimate goal of making efficient improvements on the living conditions of its inhabitants.
This research will attempt to identify and analyze the reasons for the diminishing of the local population, and goes some way to providing practical solutions to tackle this problem, utilizing an effective application of the principles of sustainable development on both environmental and architectural aspects.
Few of the numerous papers and conferences on Kandovan village have focused on the key factors distinguishing it from the other similar structures in the world – such as the rock houses in Cappadocia, Turkey and the cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde, Colorado, USA – all of which are long deserted.
Abundance of agricultural land, food for the livestock and water from the Kandovan River are among the main reasons why this village has remained functional and inhabited through the years (Akbari & Bemanian, 2009,131).
Current Condition of Kandovan The new developments are concentrated in the south, near the village entrance (Azimi & Jamshidian, 2006).
In stark contrast to other villages in the area, the pyramidal shape and small size of the cliffs have encouraged a vertical development of the dwellings, with a least two floors constructed in each house in most cases.