The windcatcher
Tallest of mud brick.
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Dowlatabad Garden is a historic garden in Yazd, crowned by a 33.8-metre windcatcher, the tallest mud-brick windcatcher in the world. It has been on the UNESCO list as one of the «Persian Gardens» since 2011 and lies about 1.4 km in a straight line from the Jameh Mosque of Yazd. Mohammad Taghi Khan Bafqi, who ruled Yazd after the death of Nader Shah, created the garden in 1747. He began by having a 65 km qanat dug to bring water from Mehriz, then built his residence and seat of government here. The garden declined after his death in 1793. A long pool with small fountains runs down the middle, lined with rows of cypress and pine, ending at an octagonal pavilion beneath the soaring windcatcher. There is a mirror hall, other buildings and high mud walls. Its paths are well shaded, a welcome refuge in the heat. The UK Foreign Office currently advises against all travel to Iran and warns that British nationals risk detention, so check official guidance before making any plans. We could not confirm the current state of this site.
Tallest of mud brick.
Fountains between trees.
Shady avenues.
Yazd, Iran
The world's tallest mud-brick windcatcher.
A 65 km qanat from Mehriz.
