Abyaneh is one of the last surviving village of the valley.
The winters are freezing, but summers are refreshingly cool.
The villages remote location and isolation have, however, helped preserve the culture and tradition of its founders.
Many elderly residents speak Middle Persian, an earlier incarnation of Farsi that largely disappeared some centuries ago.
The local clothing is another example of great antiquity.
They also wear colourful dresses, along with a special pair of pants.
In winter, a velvet vest is added to this outfit.
Abyanehs most impressive building is the 11th-century Jameh Mosque, with its walnut-wood mihrab and ancient carvings.
Sources:Historical Iran/Lonely Planet/romeartlover.tripod.com
