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Yazd Province

Discover Yazd Province, a land of ancient deserts, wind-catching towers, and amazing stories from long ago!

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Zoroastrian Towers of Silence outside Yazd, Yazd province, Iran

Zoroastrian Towers of Silence outside Yazd, Yazd province, Iran

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Amarantite - Javir-e-Sagand, Yazd Province, Iran
Yazd Province, Iran
Yazd Province, Iran
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Yazd Province Constituencies
Yazd Province, Iran
Yakhchal of Yazd province
IMG_2595 Yazd Province, Iran
Yazd Province, Iran
Yazd Province, Iran

Key Facts

Location
Central Iran.
Population
About 1.2 million people.
Area
About 72,100 square kilometers (like 720 large school playgrounds).
Capital
Yazd City.
Languages
Persian (Farsi).
Fun Fact
Yazd is famous for its wind catchers, which are ancient cooling towers!

Where is Yazd Province?

Imagine a big, sandy playground in the middle of a country called Iran! That's where Yazd Province is. It's a land with lots of desert, which means it's very dry and sunny. Sometimes, you can see mountains in the distance, like giant sleeping giants. The weather can get super hot in the summer, but it's cooler in the winter. It's a special place with unique landscapes that make it stand out!

Secrets of the Oldest Cities!

Yazd Province is super old! People have lived here for thousands of years. Think about how long your school has been around, and then imagine something much, much older! The main city, also called Yazd, is one of the oldest cities in the world. It's famous for its special houses with tall towers that catch the wind to cool them down. It’s like nature’s air conditioning!

Amazing Wind Catchers and Cool Homes

One of the coolest things about Yazd is its wind catchers, called 'badgirs'. These are like tall chimneys that grab the wind and send it down into the houses. This keeps the homes nice and cool, even when it's very hot outside. Many houses are also built with special bricks made from mud and straw, which helps keep them cool too. It’s a clever way people have lived for a long time!

What Do People Do in Yazd?

People in Yazd Province are busy! Many work with their hands, making beautiful carpets that are famous all over the world. Others work with metals, creating shiny crafts.

There are also farms where they grow special crops like dates and pomegranates. And because Yazd is so old and interesting, lots of visitors come to see its unique buildings and learn about its history. It’s a place full of tradition and hard work!

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