The pyramid-shaped houses of the village have a rocky architecture. Due to some researches, its history dates back to the seventh hegira century, some surveys indicate that the village has a record of pre-Islamic era. These houses are still being inhabited.
It is believed that parts of today's bazaar predate the growth of the village of Tehran under the Safavids' dynasty, although it was during and after this period that the bazaar began to grow gradually.
Narenjestan means orangery and refers to the bitter orange trees residing in this small but fascinating garden. Narenjestan-e-Qavam is part of "Qavam Complex".