Yazd in central Iran has been a manifestation of the brightest cultural heritage and ancient civilization throughout history with human settlement in Yazd dating back to the third millennium BCE.

Currently, with prioritization of cultural heritage projects, the reactivation of stalled projects, and the focus on global registration commitments, a new path has been opened to preserve Yazd's ...

On Saturday, A team of WCC experts arrived in Yazd to assess its potential for this prestigious title and engage with local artisans and officials. A high-profile meeting was held at the Kowsar Hall ...

Once an important station on the Silk Road, with its historic mosques, minarets and ancient clay buildings, Yazd has resisted other Iranian cities' rush for modernity. It may possibly be the most ...

Yazd is located right at the center of Iran. It is located almost 270 km southeast of Isfahan and is 631 km away from the Iranian capital, Tehran. The name of Yazd is derived from Yazdegerd I, a ...

MOSCOW, 25 April (BelTA - TV BRICS) - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Reza Salehi Amiri, celebrated Yazd’s designation as the "World City of Traditional Jewellry," ...

Iranian Police Say 139 Foreigners Arrested Over Unrest in Yazd Province DUBAI, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Iranian police said ‌139 foreign nationals have so ‌far been arrested in the central province of Yazd ...

The central Iranian city of Yazd has well-preserved wind catchers, a traditional structure used for passive air-conditioning of buildings. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng) This photo taken on Jan. 24, 2023 shows ...