Desert survives by vital liquid reservoir

Located near Yazd, the wetland in the photos below is a watering place for wildlife of the region.

Due to water poverty in the area, it has become a temporary habitat for winter migratory birds.

Yazd is the first adobe city in the world and is the second historical city after Venice, Italy.

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

Its historical monuments include Yazd Jame Mosque, Seyyed Rokneddin Mausoleum, Amir Chaqmaq Complex, Lariha House, Alexander Prison, Narin Castle, Chak Chak Temple and Water Museum.

More than 70 localities of Yazd known as “Yazd Historical Texture” have been registered on the National Heritage List since 2005.

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added the historical texture of Yazd to its list of world heritage sites on July 9, 2017.

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