Aba bafi man made caves Nain, Iran

in muhammadieh, precinct of na in, there man-made caves. locals call them sardab , aba bafi.

evidences show dug zoroastrian inhabitants used live there because cave entrances open east sun rises.

after abandoned zoroastrians, muslim inhabitants used them loom workshops weave cloaks , rugs.

there ancient fort on hill, 150 m away, small entrance @ back. there visitors can enjoy beautiful perspective of village , desert around it.

there no fee visiting caves or fort. caves open dawn dusk, short break noon 13:30.

weaving cloaks hand 1 of valuable handicrafts , historical arts of na in. of workshops 700 years old.

naein’s winter textiles famous , woven 2 types of sheep , camel wools. clothing styles have changed, cloaks still quite famous in arab countries.