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Monitoring begins at centuriesold sites in UNESCOlisted city of Yazd

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Monitoring begins at centuries-old sites in UNESCO-listed city of Yazd​

TEHRAN — Monitoring of centuries-old monuments in the UNESCO-listed Historic City of Yazd has begun as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen conservation and management of the Iranian oasis city, a local official has said.

Monitoring begins at centuries-old sites in UNESCO-listed city of Yazd

Ancient Iranian wind towers inspire Italian designer for overheated cities

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Ancient Iranian wind towers inspire Italian designer for overheated cities​

TEHRAN - An Italian designer is developing a concept for mobile wind towers inspired by Iran’s centuries-old wind catchers, locally named a Badgir, aiming to reduce urban heat by directing natural air flows into streets and public spaces affected by rising temperatures.

Ancient Iranian wind towers inspire Italian designer for overheated cities