IRAN-2017| YASD, Bride of Desert and City of Wind Catchers (Badgir). Yazd is known as the city of wind catchers (Badgir) and is renowned for the number and variety of its wind catchers. Badgir is an example of traditional sustainable architecture for clean energy. The Badgir is a traditional Persian architecturale device used to create natural ventilation (passive air-conditioning) of buildings. To increase the cooling effect, water vessels are often placed inside the shaft or damp straw mats are hung across the vent. The badgirs effectiveness in cooling has led to its being used as a refrigerater for water cistern (Ab anbar).
The underground irrigation system (Qanat) is an early technological wonder from 1000 BCE. The Qanat underground aquaducts network brought mountain ground water to many Persias arid cities, employing a system of underground wells and canals.
Zoroastrianism is one of the world' s oldest monotheistic religions. The name Zoroaster is a Greek rendering of the name Zarathustra. It was the religion of the Persian empire. It was founded by the Prophet Zarathustra (Zoroaster) in ancient Iran approximately (1500 BCE - 600 BCE). It was the official religion of Persia (Iran) from 600 BCE to 650 CE/AD. Zoroastrians believe there is one God called Ahura Mazda (Wise Lord) and He created the world. The Zoroastrian book of Holy Scriptures is called -The Avesta-. Humata, Hukhta, Huvarshta, which mean: Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds. A Tower of Silence, is a circular, raised structure built by Zoroastrians for excarnation. This Zoroastrian practice for the disposal of the dead involves the exposure of the corpse to the sun and vultures.
Cast: Greta & Daniel, Monique & Leo, Rita & Eddy, Hilde & Willy, Cecile & Frank, Marleen & Geert, Denis & Marc, Johanna & Alfred, Christine & Rudi, Rita, Helene, Jesse and Afsaneh.
This film is dedicated to our travel guide Joris.
Foto s: Hilde.Zon
Creative Content(e) Director: Will Spiel-dwerg
Zonne-arc TV-channel
Music: Audio Jungle/ Music Standard License
Arabic Voyage by KonstaBeat
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