Revering fire, water, air, and earth (and possibly a kebab or two) in Yazd


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May 5th 2014
Published: June 1st 2014
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Yazd has a very precise claim to fame - the oldest continually inhabited place in the world. Folks have been hanging around here for more than 3000 years, though the actual city of Yazd eventuated only 1900 years ago. Given its in the middle of the desert and near one of the hottest places on earth, one wonders why they didn't run away to the pleasant ski resorts of Northern Iran. Instead, they've... Read Full Entry



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Base of a bagdir

this is the base of an 8-way Bagdir (window tower). 4 bring in cold air, 4 push out warm air.



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