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Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

A view of the historic stepped village of Palangan in Kurdistan Province of Iran, on May 6, 2025, where traditional stone houses are built into the hillside above the winding Paspal River. The architecture reflects centuries of adaptation to the mountainous terrain and remains a striking example of rural Kurdish heritage. Photo by Younes Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

A view of the historic stepped village of Palangan in Kurdistan Province of Iran, on May 6, 2025, where traditional stone houses are built into the hillside above the winding Paspal River. The architecture reflects centuries of adaptation to the mountainous terrain and remains a striking example of rural Kurdish heritage. Photo by Younes Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

A view of the historic stepped village of Palangan in Kurdistan Province of Iran, on May 6, 2025, where traditional stone houses are built into the hillside above the winding Paspal River. The architecture reflects centuries of adaptation to the mountainous terrain and remains a striking example of rural Kurdish heritage. Photo by Younes Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

A view of the historic stepped village of Palangan in Kurdistan Province of Iran, on May 6, 2025, where traditional stone houses are built into the hillside above the winding Paspal River. The architecture reflects centuries of adaptation to the mountainous terrain and remains a striking example of rural Kurdish heritage. Photo by Younes Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

A view of the historic stepped village of Palangan in Kurdistan Province of Iran, on May 6, 2025, where traditional stone houses are built into the hillside above the winding Paspal River. The architecture reflects centuries of adaptation to the mountainous terrain and remains a striking example of rural Kurdish heritage. Photo by Younes Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

A view of the historic stepped village of Palangan in Kurdistan Province of Iran, on May 6, 2025, where traditional stone houses are built into the hillside above the winding Paspal River. The architecture reflects centuries of adaptation to the mountainous terrain and remains a striking example of rural Kurdish heritage. Photo by Younes Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

A view of the historic stepped village of Palangan in Kurdistan Province of Iran, on May 6, 2025, where traditional stone houses are built into the hillside above the winding Paspal River. The architecture reflects centuries of adaptation to the mountainous terrain and remains a striking example of rural Kurdish heritage. Photo by Younes Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

A view of the historic stepped village of Palangan in Kurdistan Province of Iran, on May 6, 2025, where traditional stone houses are built into the hillside above the winding Paspal River. The architecture reflects centuries of adaptation to the mountainous terrain and remains a striking example of rural Kurdish heritage. Photo by Younes Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

A view of the historic stepped village of Palangan in Kurdistan Province of Iran, on May 6, 2025, where traditional stone houses are built into the hillside above the winding Paspal River. The architecture reflects centuries of adaptation to the mountainous terrain and remains a striking example of rural Kurdish heritage. Photo by Younes Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

A view of the historic stepped village of Palangan in Kurdistan Province of Iran, on May 6, 2025, where traditional stone houses are built into the hillside above the winding Paspal River. The architecture reflects centuries of adaptation to the mountainous terrain and remains a striking example of rural Kurdish heritage. Photo by Younes Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iran Terraced Village of Palangan - Iran

A view of the historic stepped village of Palangan in Kurdistan Province of Iran, on May 6, 2025, where traditional stone houses are built into the hillside above the winding Paspal River. The architecture reflects centuries of adaptation to the mountainous terrain and remains a striking example of rural Kurdish heritage. Photo by Younes Mohammad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Women hold dafs above their heads during the Hezar-Daf Festival in Kamyaran, Iran on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

A row of women wearing blue outfits hold dafs while overlooking a hillside village during the Hezar-Daf Festival in Kamyaran, Iran on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Women line the rooftops of Palangan village homes holding dafs in Kamyaran, Iran on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

A woman in colorful Kurdish attire is reflected in a decorated mirror during the Hezar-Daf Festival in Kamyaran, Iran, on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Two girls play dafs during the Hezar-Daf Festival in Kamyaran, Iran on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Women perform with dafs in Kamyaran, Iran, during the Hezar-Daf Festival on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

A woman holds a daf drum at the Hezar-Daf Festival in Kamyaran, Iran, on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Women perform with dafs in Kamyaran, Iran, during the Hezar-Daf Festival on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Performers line up with instruments and traditional clothing during the Hezar-Daf Festival in Kamyaran, Iran on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Women in traditional dress pose with dafs during the Hezar-Daf Festival in Kamyaran, Iran on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Women in traditional dress pose with dafs during the Hezar-Daf Festival in Kamyaran, Iran on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Women line the rooftops of Palangan village homes holding dafs in Kamyaran, Iran on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

A woman plays the daf in front of a mirror during the Hezar-Daf Festival in Kamyaran, Iran on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Women line the rooftops of Palangan village homes holding dafs in Kamyaran, Iran on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

A young woman plays a decorated daf in Kamyaran, Iran on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Girls in matching outfits stand in front of a decorative mirror during the Hezar-Daf Festival in Kamyaran, Iran on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Women line the rooftops of Palangan village homes holding dafs in Kamyaran, Iran on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Participants fill the village of Palangan during the Hezar-Daf Festival in Kamyaran, Iran on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

A line of daf performers lifts their instruments overhead during a performance at the Hezar-Daf Festival in Kamyaran, Iran, on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Two Kurdish musicians perform with dafs overlooking a large crowd during the Hezar-Daf Festival in Kamyaran, Iran on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Women perform with dafs in Kamyaran, Iran, during the Hezar-Daf Festival on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

A woman in colorful Kurdish attire is reflected in a decorated mirror during the Hezar-Daf Festival in Kamyaran, Iran, on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Women line the rooftops of Palangan village homes holding dafs in Kamyaran, Iran on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Women perform with dafs in Kamyaran, Iran, during the Hezar-Daf Festival on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Girls in traditional Kurdish dress pose in a line during the Hezar-Daf Festival in Kamyaran, Iran, on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Two women in matching blue dresses raise a daf during the Hezar-Daf Festival in Kamyaran, Iran on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Women line the rooftops of Palangan village homes holding dafs in Kamyaran, Iran on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

A woman in colorful Kurdish attire is reflected in a decorated mirror during the Hezar-Daf Festival in Kamyaran, Iran, on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Women perform with dafs in Kamyaran, Iran, during the Hezar-Daf Festival on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Women perform with dafs in Kamyaran, Iran, during the Hezar-Daf Festival on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Participants fill the village of Palangan during the Hezar-Daf Festival in Kamyaran, Iran on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Women in colorful Kurdish dresses play their dafs in Kamyaran, Iran, during the Hezar-Daf Festival on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Girls in matching outfits stand in front of a decorative mirror during the Hezar-Daf Festival in Kamyaran, Iran on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurdish Women Celebrate Hezar-Daf Festival - Iran

Women perform with dafs in Kamyaran, Iran, during the Hezar-Daf Festival on April 19, 2024. The inaugural Hezar-Daf Festival in Palangan is held on the last Friday of the very first month of the Persian calendar, with the participation of various drumming and artistic groups in the tourist village. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM