An exhibition of handicrafts made by Zoroastrian artisans highlighting Zoroastrian cultural contribution, was organised on 10th May, in the UNESCO-listed city of Yazd, in Iran. Held at the Fire Temple of Yazd, also known as Yazd Atash Behram, it brought together artisans from Yazd, which holds a special place in the country’s cultural scene, renowned […]
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Yezd – An Ancient Zoroastrian Stronghold
The narrow plain of Yezd or Yazd is surrounded by mountains and deserts. The climate is harsh with extremely dry and hot summers and searingly cold winters. Since the rainfall is scanty, the plain is partly desert — in some places glittering white with salt, in others, covered by shifting, engulfing sands. Kerman and Fars […]