The village is a renowned center of
pomegranate and grape production in the
Arasbaran region. These produces have a characteristic potential of being preserved for over six months without requiring refrigeration. This feature was remarked by
Robert Mignan, who traveled through
Arasbaran in 1830s.[5] Kavanaq is also remarked for its thriving
apiculture operation.
Further Information
The first allusion to Kavanaq is by the renowned historian
Hamdallah Mustawfi in the late twelfth century.[6]
On a mountain near the village, there is a castle dating from
Sasanian era. It was used as a jail for high-ranking officials during
Khwarazmian reign.[7] The castle is known as the castle of
Mardanaqom.
There is a landmark ancient
plane tree in the village. The tree is about 3 meter in diameter and is said to have lived for 500 years.
References
^Kavanaq can be found at
GEOnet Names Server, at
this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3070065" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".