Yazd Towers of Silence the Zoroastrian Sky Burial Tradition Towers of silence which are also known as “Dakhmeh” were used for funerary purposes. Indeed, they were places in which the dead were sent for decontamination before going to their final resting place. The most prominent towers were located in Iran. Though it has become less...Read More

Yazd, the Capital of Wind Catchers The city of Yazd, the capital of Yazd province, is known as the City of Wind Catchers or wind towers. It is located in the heart of the desert. This city, with a population of 1,138,533 (based on 2017 Census), is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO...Read More