Things to Do in Yazd, Iran

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Boasting the oldest earthen buildings in the world, numerous mosques, and examples of ancient architecture, this desert town is one of the most fascinating in the whole country.

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In the 14th century, Yazd served as the capital of the Muzaffarid dynasty; many buildings still standing today, such as the Friday Mosque, date from this prosperous period of its history.

Zoroastrian Fire Temple of Yazd

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Amir Chakhmaq complex

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Watch Saheb A Zaman Zurkhaneh

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Towers of Silence

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Old Town of Yazd

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