The mud-brick desert city of Yazd
The stunning mud-brick historic city of Yazd is a ‘don’t miss’ destination located in the deserts of Iran, close to the Spice and Silk Roads. It sits on a flat plain ringed by mountains and is every inch a city of the desert. Originally settled 5000 years ago, Yazd has an interesting mix of people, 10% of whom follow the ancient religion of Zoroastrianism. It may not have the big-ticket sights of Isfahan or Shiraz but it’s atmosphere alleyways and centuries of history makes it a memorable and is unique experience. Yazd was listed as a national monument in 2005. The management of the property is centralized in Iran’s Cultural Heritage Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO), who is the national body responsible for World Heritage properties, including reporting to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee
