Iranian city uses ancient techniques to defy summer heat Alishba Saghir Article Updated: July 21, 2023 Leave a comment Share on FacebookTweet this! Tall, chimney-like towers rise from the centuries-old buildings in Iran’s ancient city of Yazd, drawing in a pleasant breeze for residents of one of the world’s hottest cities. The wind catchers, called bagdirs in Persian, are among the engineering marvels inhabitants of central Iran have developed over centuries to stay cool in scorching temperatures. Post Views: 108 leave a reply Cancel reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. submit More Articles By the same author US to help Australia boost missile manufacturing Alishba Saghir Jul 29, 2023 The US said it would help Australia develop a missile manufacturing industry following high-level talks… S.African goal hero Magaia likely to play despite painful exit Alishba Saghir Jul 23, 2023 S.African goal hero Magaia likely to play despite painful exit Hildah Magaia is likely to be fit for… Japan hammer Spain as Australia face must-win World Cup clash Alishba Saghir Jul 31, 2023 Japan midfielder Hinata Miyazawa scores against Spain Japan sent a Women's World Cup warning with… Panama says migrant numbers keep surging Alishba Saghir Jul 22, 2023 Venezuelan migrants arrive at the hamlet of Canaan Membrillo, the first border control point upon entering… French winemakers test different grape varieties to adapt to climate change Alishba Saghir Jul 31, 2023 The effects of climate change are pushing winegrowers in the Corbieres mountains in southern France… Thai caretaker PM announces retirement from politics Alishba Saghir Jul 11, 2023 A long-running fixture in Thai politics, the army chief seized power in a 2014 coup before cementing… Jonas Vingegaard wins second successive Tour de France Alishba Saghir Jul 24, 2023 Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard wins a second Tour de France Jonas Vingegaard won his second successive… UK saw hottest June on record in 2023: Met Office Alishba Saghir Jul 3, 2023 Last year England had its joint hottest summer on record, leading to train cancellations The UK this… Iran president holds talks with Kenya’s Ruto Alishba Saghir Jul 13, 2023 President Ebrahim Raisi's trip, the first African tour by an Iranian leader in 11 years, will take him…