Masjed-e-Jame, Yazd.

The towering minarets and portal used to guide caravans in from the desert.

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June 15th 2006
We had a good fast cycle out of Esfahan towards Yazd, but failed to make an early start and so it was hot, especially now that we had left the Zagros Mountains behind and were entering the central deserts. Although it was a main road it was not too busy and the wind was not too bad at first. The desert was pretty flat and uninteresting though and we passed by the salty marsh where the river flow ... read more

Middle East » Iran » East » Yazd

Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and the shah was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political author... ... read more

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