The cone shaped settlement of Kandovan: A continuation of building traditions

The 850-year-old settlement of Kandovan, Iran, is the last example of an inhabited cone-shaped architecture that has maintained its socio-cultural cohesion. However, with the arrival of mass tourism during the 21st century, this status quo has become increasingly untenable due to significant changes to its socio-cultural context. The findings of this study showed that these changes have resulted in substantial modifications to its architecture. It is expected that the results of this study will provide a foundation for the future management and preservation of this unique settlement