Windcatchers in central Iran

Kashan, a city in Isfahan Province, is home to windcatchers which used to act as ventilators.

A windcatcher is a traditional Persian architectural structure to create natural ventilation and cool the air in buildings in desert areas.

Photos of windcatchers in the central city of Kashan posted online by Mehr News Agency:

Fatemeh Askarieh

Fatemeh Askarieh is an Iranian journalist working on a range of fields including culture, art, lifestyle, cultural heritage, and tourism. She has been working with the Iran Front Page (IFP) Media Group for 10 years, and is currently the head of the Art and Lifestyle Department.

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