Ancient Riyab Village in Eastern Iran — A Timeless Heritage Settlement Hidden in the Highlands

Friday, May 29, 2026

SAEDNEWS: The thousand-year-old mud-brick village of Riyab in Iran's Razavi Khorasan Province is seeking UNESCO World Heritage status in 2026, drawing attention to its unique desert architecture and qanat-based way of life.

Ancient Riyab Village in Eastern Iran — A Timeless Heritage Settlement Hidden in the Highlands