Kerit village: a journey into the depths of history in the heart of the desert
Kerit village, an unknown gem, is located in the heart of the desert, in South Khorasan province. This village, which dates back to the Achaemenid period, is known as one of Iran’s tourist attractions with its traditional architecture, historical castle, groves, aqueducts, agricultural fields, pristine nature and warm-hearted people.
A long time ago:
Antiquities: The existence of antiquities such as ancient hills, old cemeteries and ancient sites around the village indicate its ancient age.
Discovered coins: The coins discovered in this area date back to the Achaemenid, Sasanian and Islamic periods.
Historical narratives: Historical narratives indicate that Crete was the center of the region in the past and had great importance.
Architecture:
Bom Avard materials: houses in Crete village are built with Bom Avard materials such as clay and mud, which helps to maintain cool air in summer and pleasant heat in winter.
Decorations: Brick and tile decorations on the facade of some houses have given them a special beauty.
Central courtyard: The central courtyard in most houses is a space for gathering, resting and doing daily activities.
Ventilators: Ventilators are one of the prominent elements of the architecture of this village for air conditioning
Domed roofs: Domed roofs
