Yazd
- States
- Iran
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 2017
- Region
- Arab States
- Coordinates
- 31.9013888889, 54.3691666667
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 1544
- WH Site
- 1544
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The Historic City of Yazd, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Iran, is renowned for its ancient desert architecture and innovative adaptation to a harsh climate. This well-preserved urban center features a maze of mud-brick buildings, wind towers (badgirs) for natural cooling, and an extensive qanat water system. Its cultural significance lies in its testament to sustainable living and traditional craftsmanship in an arid region.