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2024-12-08 17:31
UNESCO-listed Yazd to host intl. conference on wind towers
TEHRAN - The UNESCO-registered city of Yazd, renowned for its historical wind towers (also known as wind catchers) as part of its atmospheric urban landscape, is set to host an international conference on wind towers in March 2025.
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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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2024-05-27 22:18
By Afshin Majlesi
From Yazd to Khiva: twin gems of ancient architecture and culture
UZBEKISTAN, Tashkent - In the vast expanse of Asia, among the myriad of ancient cities, two stand out for their striking similarities and rich cultural heritage: Yazd in Iran and Khiva in Uzbekistan.
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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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2023-12-06 17:44
Ancient port lights up wind towers for sake of tourism
TEHRAN – All the wind towers in Laft have been lit up for the sake of tourism in the ancient port city, which is situated on Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf.
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2023-10-15 17:35
Step back in time: explore the stunning architecture of a 15th-century madrasa
TEHRAN - Constructed in the 15th century, Madrasa Ghiyathiyya was once a center of Islamic learning and scholarship, attracting students from all over the world.
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2023-08-07 18:28
UNESCO-designated edifices undergo photogrammetric documentation
TEHRAN – A photogrammetric documentation project has commenced on two of the iconic edifices inside the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran.
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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.