Yazd is an important centre of Iranian architecture. Because of its climate, it has one of the largest networks of qanats (underground water supply systems) in the world, and Yazdi qanat makers …

Jul 9, 2017 · The City of Yazd is located in the middle of the Iranian plateau, 270 km southeast of Isfahan, close to the Spice and Silk Roads. It bears living testimony to the use of limited …

Yazd, city, capital of Yazd province, central Iran. The city dates from the 5th century ce and was described as the “noble city of Yazd” by Marco Polo. It stands on a mostly barren sand-ridden …

Sitting in the crossroads of the Silk Road, the city of Yazd emerges as an oasis from the barren Iranian desert. Made almost entirely out of heavy clay soil, the city has flourished for centuries …

Feb 20, 2025 · Its well-preserved mud brick old town, distinctive badgirs, or wind-catchers, dotted around the skyline, and numerous historical sites make it a necessary destination for any …

Mar 31, 2019 · The historic city of Yazd is within the present city of Yazd surrounded by the neighborhoods emerging throughout history. It’s one of the most outstanding cities in the world …

Jan 3, 2024 · Yazd, an ancient city in Iran with a history of 5,000 years, is situated in the heart of the country on the Iranian plateau. Renowned for its adobe architecture, Yazd is also known …

Yazd is a desert city in central Iran and the capital of the Yazd province. It is an ancient city dating back to the Sassanian period (224-651 AD). It is nicknamed "the City of Windcatchers" in …

Apr 11, 2019 · Yazd is living proof that intangible cultural heritage can provide or inspire ingenious solutions, adapted to local conditions. By basing their strategies on local practices and making …

With its numerous badgirs (windtowers) rising above a labyrinth of adobe roofs, the historic old city of Yazd is one of the oldest towns on earth. Listed as a Unesco World Heritage site, it …