Masuleh Village

Masuleh Village, Gilan, Iran

The beautiful stepped village is located 26 km south of Fouman at the heart of the Northern Hyrcanian Jungles of Iran, and over the Talesh Mountain. The architecture of the village does not allow car entry. Although the architecture of the village is interesting, it is something seen in different part of the world. The real significance of the village is that it shows human’s attempt to overcome nature and to survive harsh situations. The village is considered to be a stepped village where the roofs of the houses in the lower levels are used as the passage or the yard of the houses above. Since the houses of Masuleh have no yard, the roof will function as the street. Access to the upper level is possible through stone stairs and ramps that are used by both humans and animals.