Yazd - Wikipedia
WEBYazd 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.
Historic City of Yazd - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBJul 9, 2017 · Spanish. Dutch. Outstanding Universal Value. Brief synthesis. The City of Yazd is located in the deserts of Iran close to the Spice and Silk Roads. It is a living testimony to intelligent use of limited available resources in the desert for survival. Water is brought to the city by the qanat system.
Yazd | Ancient City in Iran | History & Culture | Britannica
WEBYazd, 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.
The Top 10 Things To See And Do In Yazd, Iran - Culture Trip
WEBMay 14, 2020 · The desert city of Yazd is as picturesque as Middle Eastern cities come. 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.
Yazd – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBYazd 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 . Get in [ edit]
Historic City of Yazd, a Living UNESCO Site | Destination Iran
WEBMar 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 where the houses are made of sun-dried bricks. Yazd has always been a proud collection of the most brilliant cultural heritage spots of the world.
Old City | Yazd, Iran | Attractions - Lonely Planet
WEBIran, Middle East. Top choice in Yazd. 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 encompasses thousands of ancient dwellings, screened from the narrow kuches (lanes) by imposing mud walls.
Historic City of Yazd | World Heritage Journeys of Europe
WEBYazd may be known as the confectionary capital of Iran but there's a huge range of food to discover, influenced by centuries of trade. Monuments like the Jame Mosque adorned in Persian mosaics are architectural highlights, but it's just as impressive to see the skyline of clay domes and wind towers from a rooftop cafe.
Exploring Yazd: Magnificent Ancient City Journey
WEBSep 30, 2023 · Yazd is an ancient desert city located in the center of Iran. Once located along the famous Silk Road trading route, Yazd is considered the second oldest historical city in the world after Venice, Italy. Yazd remains one of the oldest continually inhabited towns in Iran. It’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Yazd | For UNESCO World Heritage Travellers
WEBThe Historic City of Yazd is a traditional earthen city where life has been adapted to its desert location, most notably via the water system of the qanats. The earthen buildings have sunken courtyards and underground spaces to deal with the climatic circumstances.
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