Yazd - Wikipedia
WebYazd (Persian: یزد; ⓘ), formerly also known as Yezd, is a city in the Central District of Yazd County, Yazd province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district.Yazd is 270 km (170 mi) southeast of Isfahan.At the 2016 census, its population was 529,673. Since 2017, the historical city of Yazd is recognized as a …
Historic City of Yazd - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WebJul 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. Water is supplied to the city through a qanat system developed to draw underground water. The earthen architecture of Yazd has ...
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. A network of
The Top 10 Things To See And Do In Yazd, Iran - Culture Trip
WebMay 14, 2020 · Chak Chak. Out in the desert, about 70 kilometres from Yazd, is Iran’s most important Zoroastrian pilgrimage site, Chak Chak. A tiny cliff-side village, according to legend the rock face opened up and offered refuge to Nikbanu, the daughter of the last pre-Islamic ruler, from the encroaching Arab invaders. The temple of Chak Chak, which is ...
Yazd – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebYazd. 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 .
Historic City of Yazd | World Heritage Journeys of Europe
WebHistoric City of Yazd. Yazd, Iran. 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. Turning limited resources into opportunity, Yazd ...
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. Yazd dates back to the Achaemenid era and prospered from trade from the Silk and ...
Yazd Travel Guide 2023: The Glorious Historic City in Iran
WebSep 15, 2020 · Yazd is known for its hot summers, where temperatures can soar well above 40°C (104°F) during the day. Traditional architecture, such as wind catchers, towers of silence, and the materials used in the buildings, plays a significant role in surviving yazd temperature in summer.
Old City | Yazd, Iran | Attractions - Lonely Planet
WebWith 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. For the visitor, the old city offers a treasure trove of hidden courtyards and teahouses, shops ...
Yazd an ancient, historical, and most sacred city of Zoroastrians.
WebDuring the (226-642 A.D) Sassanid dynasty, Yazd was an important center for the followers of the Zoroastrian faith and it is continued up to the present and now the largest Iranian Zoroastrian community is still living here. The fire temple of Yazd city which houses a sacred flame that has been burning for over 1,500 years and Chak Chak village ...
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