Heritage Landscapes and Vernacular Settlements: An Inquiry into the Farmsteads in Iran

Iranian Farmsteads are heritage sites in the center of Iran.These places have efficient agricultural systems with architectural, economic, social, and cultural characteristics.In this research, these dimensions of Iranian farmsteads have been examined as a heritage landscape.A heritage perspective shows the evolution of places from the past to the present.This research employed historical interpretation, to introduce the traits of farmsteads and answer questions about the evolution of them in Iran.Seven farmsteads have been examined in the hot and dry climate of Iran.It concludes that they create continuity by embodying the cultural identity passed on to the present generation.The findings show that farms have had different stages of growth, development and destruction since the era of ignorance.In addition, being in the global GIAHS system will expand production and strengthen livelihood security.These findings will make organizations and ministries more sensitive to the protection of Iranian farmsteads.