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2024-07-23 17:58
Wind towers to undergo restoration for tourism’s sake
TEHRAN – The centuries-old wind catchers of Bandar-e Laft, a village with rich heritage in southern Iran, are set to undergo restoration, a move expected to invigorate local tourism, said Qeshm Islnad’s tourism official.
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2024-01-02 17:47
Yazd’s wind-catchers to be documented
TEHRAN - The Chair of the Tourism Commission of the Islamic Council of Yazd has announced plans for the official documentation of wind-catchers within the city, citing their significant architectural value and the necessity to protect these historical landmarks.
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2023-12-18 17:14
Qanat: ancient marvel for water access, air conditioning and refrigeration
TEHRAN - With roots tracing back over 3,000 years, the qanat stands as an astounding engineering feat that ancient Iranians used as an enduring solution to easily obtainable water.
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2023-07-30 21:40
By Afshin Majlesi
Windcatcher: ancient Iranian cooling tech on the way to U.S.
TEHRAN —As the United States grapples with a growing urgency of climate change and urban heat, it may turn to the ancient wisdom of Iran’s windcatchers for inspiration.