Yazd
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Meybod; an oasis town with subterranean watermills
The ancient city of Meybod, which is situated on the margins of a harsh desert in central Iran, has long been home to arrays of underground watermills…
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Iran preparing to get 4,500-year-old cypress on UNESCO list
Iran’s deputy tourism minister on Thursday said they were preparing to apply to UNESCO for listing a 4,500-year-old cypress on the Natural World…
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Yazd celebrates fifth anniversary of its UNESCO registration
On Sunday evening, hundreds of people including tourism officials, cultural heritage experts, artists, and travel insiders attended a ceremony…
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Haj Hasan Javaheri Castle rising out of desert
On your way to Isfahan from Yazd you'll be passing by Nain. Be sure to stop and visit Haj Hasan Javaheri Castle that beautifully rose from the…
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Iran's Yazd, Spain's Seville to get sister cities
The members of the Islamic City Council of Yazd agreed to the municipal bill and the proposal by the Commission of Cultural Heritage, Tourism…
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Noble city of Yazd; Iran's Dar al-ibada
Yazd, also spelled Yezd, city, capital of Yazd province, central Iran. The city dates from the 5th century and was described as the “noble city…
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Yazd Water Museum
Yazd is famous for its qanats (underground aqueducts) and this museum, one of the best of its kind, is devoted to the brave men who built them.…
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Amir Chakhmaq Mosque Complex
Amir Chakhmaq is the name of an ancient square in Yazd that includes several old structures such as a bazaar, mosque, water storage, and a mausoleum…
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Yazd to become child-friendly
Saying that the enactment on child-friendly city has been approved by the Islamic City Council of Yazd, the mayor of the city said, "We will…
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Khan Complex
Khan Complex was built by the order of Mohammad Taghi Khan in 1791. Then it was renovated and re- stuccoed three decades later and more decorations…
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The Best Backpacking Locations in Iran
Iran is jam-packed with nature, culture, and history, and backpacking through it can be one of the most rewarding experiences.
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Wind towers special to Iran
A windcatcher is an architectural device used for many centuries to create natural ventilation in buildings.
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Iran homes victorious fire!
Yazd, Iran's central city, is the home of the most sacred fire temple to Zoroastrians worldwide; Yazd Atash Behram.
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Amir Chakhmagh complex
The most beautiful architectural masterpiece and tile works of the nineteenth century is Amir Chakhmagh Complex located in Yazd. It was constructed…
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Qanat; Creativity of Ancient Persia
Qanat is an ancient water exploitation method which has been considered as a remarkable aspect of Persian architecture.
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Aghazadeh mansion in Abarkooh
Aghazadeh mansion that was built during the Qajar dynasty, is located in Abarkooh city, Yazd province, Iran. This site with an area of 820 square…
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Yazd; Book Capital of Iran
The Iranian city of Yazd has been chosen as the country’s book capital thanks to the huge number of public libraries and books it has.
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Iran pioneer among UNESCO member states
The first representative office of Iran's National Commission for UNESCO has been inaugurated in Yazd.
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Iran best place to travel in 2019
Regardless the political boundaries based restrictions that the Foreign Affairs Minister of the U.S.A has set on U.S citizens' traveling to Iran…
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Two Iranian Cities, One Village Registered by World Crafts Council
Two Iranian cities and a village have been officially registered by the World Crafts Council for their outstanding handicrafts, said the head…