Yazd

Yazd province, land of water reservoirs, wind catchers, and tranquil alleys, is the bride of the desert. This historical desert soil holds a history of several thousand years. Yazd is the world’s first adobe city and the first Iranian city to be registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Its untouched traditional fabric has attracted the attention of many Iranian and foreign tourists.

Regarding the founding history of Yazd, there are various narratives; some attribute it to Alexander the Great, while others to Yazdegerd I. Yazd province has provided habitats for unique animal species, leading to a significant portion of the province being designated as protected and no-hunting areas.

One prominent feature of Yazd’s urban planning is its covered alleys and passageways, known as “Sabats.” The purpose of designing and implementing Sabats is to shelter people from the scorching desert sun. Sabats, in essence, represent the longstanding history of many cities in this province and have preserved significant ancient artifacts within their walls.