Yezd is one of the most ancient and historic cities in Iran and a centre of Zoroastrian culture Yazd is situated at the Dasht-e Kavir desert and the Dasht-e Lut desert. Because of its desert surroundings, Yazd is an architecturally unique city. It is also known in Iran for the high quality handicrafts, especially silk weaving, and its sweets shops.
The climate is very dry, with cold winters and hot summers. The temperature tends to fluctuate dramatically, even between night and day, but especially summer to winter. Temperatures of 40 °C in the summer and -20 °C in the winter have been recorded.
Because of its climate, it has one of the largest networks of qanats in the world, and Yazdi qanat makers are considered the most skilled in Iran. To deal with the extremely hot summers, many old buildings in Yazd have magnificent windcatchers(Badgir) and large underground areas. The city is also home to prime examples of yakhchals, the latter of which were used to store ice retrieved from glaciers the nearby mountains.
Because of its climate, it has one of the largest networks of qanats in the world, and Yazdi qanat makers are considered the most skilled in Iran. To deal with the extremely hot summers, many old buildings in Yazd have magnificent windcatchers(Badgir) and large underground areas. The city is also home to prime examples of yakhchals, the latter of which were used to store ice retrieved from glaciers the nearby mountains.
History
The city has a 3000 year long history, dating back to the time of the Median empire, when it was known as Ysatis (or Issatis). The present city name, however, may have been derived from Yazdegerd I, a Sassanid ruler. The city was definitely a Zoroastrian centre during Sassanid times. After the Islamic conquest of Persia, many Zoroastrians fled to Yazd from neighbouring provinces. The city remained Zoroastrian even after the conquest by paying a levy, and only gradually did Islam come to be the dominant religion in the city.
Amirchaghmagh also is another magnificent ancient place in yazd.It has been established by Amir Jalaledin chaghmagh and his wife, fatema khatoon in eight century Hejri.Amirchaghmagh is set of Mosque,Square, Bathroom and Qanat. Every year lots of people all around Iran and even the entire world are interested to visit Yazd.
The Friday (or Congregation) Mosque, the greatest architectural is one of ancient place. During the Qajar dynasty (18th Century AD) it was ruled by the Bakhtiari Khans.
Jame Mosque (Friday Mosque) is a mosque in Yazd, Yazd Province of Iran.
The 12th century mosque is still in use today. and is one of the outstanding 14th century buildings of Iran .
People of Yazd are very kind and hospitable. Theirs accent is very sweet and lovely. They work very hard and attempt to achieve money on an honest way without any cheat. There is a considerable ceramics and construction materials industry and unique confectionery and elry industries. The most popular souvenirs of Yazd is its sweets made in the city, such as Baghlava, ghotab and pashmak.
Jame Mosque (Friday Mosque) is a mosque in Yazd, Yazd Province of Iran.
The 12th century mosque is still in use today. and is one of the outstanding 14th century buildings of Iran .
People of Yazd are very kind and hospitable. Theirs accent is very sweet and lovely. They work very hard and attempt to achieve money on an honest way without any cheat. There is a considerable ceramics and construction materials industry and unique confectionery and elry industries. The most popular souvenirs of Yazd is its sweets made in the city, such as Baghlava, ghotab and pashmak.
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