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Hand-dug houses of Meymand village at night

Residents of Meymand village live in hand-dug cave-like houses amid the rocks; some of which have been inhabited for as long as 3000 years. Meymand is a very ancient village which is located near Shahr-e Babak city in Kerman Province. Meymand is believed to be a primary human residence in the Iranian Plateau, dating back to 12,000 years ago.

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Residents of Meymand village live in hand-dug cave-like houses amid the rocks; some of which have been inhabited for as long as 3000 years. Meymand is a very ancient village which is located near Shahr-e Babak city in Kerman Province. Meymand is believed to be a primary human residence in the Iranian Plateau, dating back to 12,000 years ago.