Yazd

Yazd (Persian:‬‎ About this sound /jæzd/ (help·info)), formerly also known as Yezd, is the capital of Yazd Province, Iran.

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The city is located 270 km (170 mi) southeast of Esfahan. At the 2011 census, the population was 486,152.[5] Since 2017, the historical city of Yazd is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Because of generations of adaptations to its desert surroundings, Yazd has a unique Persian architecture. It is nicknamed the "City of Windcatchers" (Shahr-e Badgirha) from its many examples. It is also very well known for its Zoroastrian fire temples, ab anbars, qanats, yakhchals, Persian handicrafts, handwoven cloth (Persian termeh), silk weaving, Persian Cotton Candy, and its time-honored confectioneries.