Historical Places


Covered Passages, Yazd

Saturday, 05 January 2008 18:14 administrator
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One of the noticeable features of the old province of Yazd and many other desert cities in Iran are roofed and covered lanes and passages. The reason behind designing and constructing these is to shelter and protect people against heat, harsh sun-shine and hot seasonal winds.  
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Clock (Vaqt Va Saat) Square, Yazd

Saturday, 05 January 2008 18:12 administrator
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This old square dates back to 8th century AH. Among the buildings around it worth mentioning are Seyed Roknedin School and an ancient water reservoir. There used to be astronomical observation installation (observatory) an endowment of the year 725 AH.and a clock.
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Water Reservoirs, Yazd

Saturday, 05 January 2008 18:11 administrator
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The natural and climatic characteristics in addition to the expanse of Yazd's deserts have given rise to the construction of various reservoirs all over the province. At present the number of these reservoirs are about 100. Most of which have been built at the center of the localities of the cities and include four main elements such as: Khazineh or hot bath, dome, the foot or faucet and a wind trapper.
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Other Historical Castles, Yazd

Saturday, 05 January 2008 18:09 administrator
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 Other historic castles of the province are as follows: Shewaz in Taft, Khormiz and Saryazd in Mehreez, Barjin and Rokn Abad in Maybod, Ebrahim Abad, Zarach and Qez Abad in Rastaq, Khidak, Kafer Qaleh and Fahraj in Bafq, and the historic castle of Nadooshan.
 

Tabas Citadel, Tabas

Saturday, 05 January 2008 18:09 administrator
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This is one of the ancient citadels of this township. But unfortunately it is nearly depleted. This structure most probably belongs to pre-Islamic period, and was used during the same era.
 


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