Because of this the houses are constructed in stepped terraces and are interconnected.
The terrace of each house functions as the courtyard of the house above.
In some cases, public streets are laid out along interconnected roofs.
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The village buildings are mostly two stories and made of adobe, rods and bole.
Between these houses, are narrow, meandering steps that lead to the upper level of the city.
The abundant rainfall has spawned dense forests and gushing rivers in the area.
As of recent, Masouleh is developing into a popular tourist destination.
Source:Oriental Architecture/Tehran Times/Historical Iran
