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 are considered the most skilled in Iran.

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 resources for survival in the desert.

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 plain about 4,000 feet (1,200 metres) above sea level. The climate is completely desertic.

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 tourist visiting Iran. Here we explore the top 10 things to see and do in Yazd.

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 in the hot and dry climate through its innovative architecture.

Yazd is one of the greatest adobe cities of the world. To survive the hot summer days, the architects of this ciy designed wind catchers (wind towers) called Badgir in Persian. The wind catchers act like natural ventilators.

Yazd province (Persian: استان یزد) [a] is one of the 31 provinces of Iran and is in the center of the country. Its capital is the city of Yazd. [4] In 2014, it was placed in Region 5. [5] The province has an area of 76,469 km 2.

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 Persian, and in 2017, this city of 530,000 people (2016) was listed by as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Jul 28, 2023 · Yazd, situated in central Iran, is perhaps of the most established consistently possessed city on the planet, with a set of experiences that goes back millennia. The city’s extraordinary design, rich social legacy, and Zoroastrian impact make it …

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 the most of their cultural resources, cities are more likely to mobilize their populations to participate in their development projects.