Geotourism abilities in the development of Abyaneh village

Abyane village is located in the skirts of Karkas Mountain, 40 kilometer North West of Natanz and 70 kilometers South of Kashan in Isfahan province. This village should be regarded as one of the most exceptional villages of Iran, due to its diverse historical buildings. The architecture and texture of buildings in Abyane are inspired by natural and geological features of the area. The magnificence of local and beautiful architecture has made Abyane one of the exceptional attractions of the world. Abyane has a beautiful landscape, good climate and favorable natural position. It is located in the skirts of Karkas Mountain, one of mountain ranges in central Iran. Regarding form and structure, Abyane valley is a wrinkled area with multiple mountain ranges, generally in South West to North West direction. Abyane is surrounded by mountains. The present study evaluates geotourism potentials in Abyane village using geological and geomorphological maps of Abyane valley.