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: 109 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 ‘It felt like we were chasing ghosts,’ says Springbok Kitshoff Alishba Saghir Jul 16, 2023 'It felt like we were chasing ghosts,' says Springbok Kitshoff Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff told… Colombia stun Germany at the World Cup Alishba Saghir Jul 31, 2023 Colombia fans celebrate a 2-1 victory over Germany with colourful and passionate celebrations outside… Yellen hopes to visit China to ‘reestablish contact’ with leaders Alishba Saghir Jun 29, 2023 AFPUS Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she hopes to travel to China to 'reestablish contact' with… Hong Kong police offer bounties for 8 prominent overseas activists Alishba Saghir Jul 3, 2023 Beijing imposed the sweeping national security law on Hong Kong in mid-2020, designed to quell dissent… Italy hosts Med migration conference to extend Tunisia deal Alishba Saghir Jul 23, 2023 Italy hosts Med migration conference to extend Tunisia deal Italy hosted numerous national leaders… Meet the French luthier making music out of mushrooms Alishba Saghir Jul 1, 2023 Rosewood out, mushroom spores in: Rachel Rosenkrantz, a sustainability-minded guitar-maker has integrated… Sydney’s former HIV epicentre close to ending transmission Alishba Saghir Jul 24, 2023 Inner Sydney, where the gay community was devastated by the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, is now leading… Hong Kong questions family of wanted activist Nathan Law: police source Alishba Saghir Jul 11, 2023 Hong Kong authorities announced a bounty last week on democracy activist Nathan Law and seven others… Klimt’s last portrait sets European record in £74 million auction Alishba Saghir Jun 28, 2023 The last portrait painted by Gustav Klimt has been sold in London for £74 million ($94.3 million).…