Tuesday, 7. June 2011
Iran: Yazd
oboehm, 09:34h
Continued from: Shiraz - Yazd
First goal today was the Tower of Silence, a burial place of the Zoroastrians. Until 50 years ago the dead bodies were laid down and eaten by the vultures. Many Iranians are (inofficially) Zoroastrians. Also Freddie Mercury (from Queen) was Zoroastrian.
After a little nap, we visited the old historic center of Yazd (a World Heritage Site). Unfortunately many houses were decayed. Not only the historic center but also old wonderful mansions are not repaired and get worser and worser. It seems that the relationship to the history is missing - what a pity.
As we visited the Jameh mosque of Yazd there was a sandstorm and we waited until it was over. Next we visited the fire temple Atash Behram of the Zoroastrians.
Diner we had in an old "Hamam" (bath in former times).
Next section: Yazd - Abyaneh
First goal today was the Tower of Silence, a burial place of the Zoroastrians. Until 50 years ago the dead bodies were laid down and eaten by the vultures. Many Iranians are (inofficially) Zoroastrians. Also Freddie Mercury (from Queen) was Zoroastrian.
After a little nap, we visited the old historic center of Yazd (a World Heritage Site). Unfortunately many houses were decayed. Not only the historic center but also old wonderful mansions are not repaired and get worser and worser. It seems that the relationship to the history is missing - what a pity.
As we visited the Jameh mosque of Yazd there was a sandstorm and we waited until it was over. Next we visited the fire temple Atash Behram of the Zoroastrians.Diner we had in an old "Hamam" (bath in former times).
Next section: Yazd - Abyaneh
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