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Silver Medal (ISFA)
Summer ISFA Photo Awards (Canada)
“Green House”• 2023• Dolab Village, Kurdistan Province, Iran
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Silver Medal (ISFA)
FESTIVAL / EVENT
ARTWORK TITLE
“Green House”
LOCATION / ORIGIN
Dolab Village, Kurdistan Province, Iran
YEAR
2023
CATEGORY
Open
ORGANIZER / COUNTRY
International Society of Fine Art (ISFA)(Canada)
Dolab, a historic stepped village nestled in the UNESCO-recognized Hawraman (Uramanat) region of Kurdistan, Iran, showcases an extraordinary harmony between vernacular architecture and rugged mountains. In this terraced village, the roof of one stone house forms the yard of the one above—a living symbol of community cohesion and sustainable mountain living. This image captures the rhythmic repetition of stone facades cascading down the slope, bridging human heritage with nature. SEO Keywords: Dolab stepped village, Hawraman Iran architecture, Dolab Kurdistan photography, Iranian terraced village, Uramanat eco-tourism.
"Steps of Stone and Sky" In the terraced village of Dolab, every rooftop carries the weight of memories and the footsteps of neighbors. Stacked tightly against the steep slopes of Kurdistan, these stone homes rise together toward the sky. Amidst the sea of earthy textures, a single blue window glimmers—a silent beacon of warmth and resilience. Dolab is more than ancient stone; it is a timeless anthem of shared space and mountain heritage.
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