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Windcatcher Collection

Alone in the vast desert, a windcatcher rises above the ancient city of Yazd in Iran

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Arizona, Monument Valley, souvenirs

Background imageWindcatcher Collection: Windcatcher, windtower, badgir, Yazd, Yazd Province, Iran

Windcatcher, windtower, badgir, Yazd, Yazd Province, Iran

Background imageWindcatcher Collection: World highest windcatcher, windtower, badgir, Dowlatabad Garden, Yazd, Yazd Province

World highest windcatcher, windtower, badgir, Dowlatabad Garden, Yazd, Yazd Province, Iran

Background imageWindcatcher Collection: Windtower or windcatcher in the historic district of Al Bastakiya, Dubai, United Arab

Windtower or windcatcher in the historic district of Al Bastakiya, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Alone
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Rising
Asef Azimaie

Background imageWindcatcher Collection: Yazd cityscape with ancient wind towers, Iran

Yazd cityscape with ancient wind towers, Iran
Yazd is a desert city in central Iran and the capital of the Yazd province. It is an ancient city dating back to the Sassanian period (224-651 AD)

Background imageWindcatcher Collection: Seyyed Taj-e-din mausoleum, Yazd old town, Iran

Seyyed Taj-e-din mausoleum, Yazd old town, Iran
Yazd is an ancient desert city in central Iran and the capital of the Yazd province. Since 2017 its listed by UNESCO as a world heritage

Background imageWindcatcher Collection: Traditional wind towers in Nain, Isfahan province, Iran

Traditional wind towers in Nain, Isfahan province, Iran
A windtower (wind catcher) is a traditional Persian architectural element to create natural ventilation in buildings

Background imageWindcatcher Collection: Windcatcher, Yazd, Iran

Windcatcher, Yazd, Iran
Yazd is a desert city in central Iran nicknamed the City of Windcatchers in Persian, and in 2017 it was listed by UNESCO as a world heritage

Background imageWindcatcher Collection: Yazd skyline, Iran

Yazd skyline, Iran
Yazd is an ancient desert city in central Iran and the capital of the Yazd province. Since 2017 its listed by UNESCO as a world heritage

Background imageWindcatcher Collection: Tower of Silence and Zoroastrian village, near Yazd, Iran

Tower of Silence and Zoroastrian village, near Yazd, Iran
Zoroastrian towers of silence are circular raised structures traditionally used in death rituals. The Zoroastrians of Yazd used these places as open burial pits

Background imageWindcatcher Collection: Wind towers, Souk Madinat, Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Wind towers, Souk Madinat, Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Background imageWindcatcher Collection: Water cooler with windtowers, Meybod, Yazd, Iran

Water cooler with windtowers, Meybod, Yazd, Iran


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Alone in the vast desert, a windcatcher rises above the ancient city of Yazd in Iran. Known as a windtower or badgir, this architectural marvel is a symbol of ingenuity and adaptation to harsh climates. In fact, Yazd Province boasts the world's highest windcatcher at Dowlatabad Garden, standing tall amidst its lush greenery. Not limited to Iran alone, windtowers can also be found in other parts of the Middle East such as Al Bastakiya district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. These structures grace the historic district with their elegant presence and serve as a testament to traditional Arabian architecture. Yazd cityscape proudly showcases its ancient wind towers that have stood against time for centuries. From Seyyed Taj-e-din mausoleum to Nain in Isfahan province, these traditional wind towers dot the landscape and provide respite from scorching temperatures. The view of Yazd old town adorned with Jameh mosque is incomplete without glimpses of these magnificent windcatchers reaching towards the sky. They not only add charm but also act as natural ventilation systems, capturing even the slightest breeze and channeling it into homes and buildings below. As one explores this enchanting cityscape further they can greeted by an awe-inspiring sight - Windcatcher after windcatcher adorning rooftops across Yazd. Each tower tells its own story while collectively contributing to the mesmerizing skyline that defines this Iranian gem. Nearby lies Tower of Silence and Zoroastrian village - remnants of ancient traditions still preserved today. Even here, among sacred grounds where silence reigns supreme; one can spot these remarkable structures reaching out towards heaven itself. Intricate yet functional, majestic yet humble – these windcatchers stand tall as guardians against oppressive heat while adding beauty to their surroundings. As we admire their timeless elegance scattered across different corners of Iran and beyond, we are reminded of the ingenuity and resilience of human creativity.