Yazd, Iran

Yazd, Iran

Yazd Iran

Yazd, the capital of the region bearing the same name, is one of the oldest and most significant historical cities in Iran. It's situated south of the central Iranian plain, nestled in an oasis where the Dasht-e Kavir and Dasht-e Lut deserts converge, earning it the nickname "bride of the Kavir" (desert). The city is nestled in a valley between Mount Shir Kuh. Yazd's history stretches back 3,000 years, to times of imperial fear, when it was known as Ysatis (or Issatis). The city's current name may have originated from Yazdegard I, a Sassanid king. During the Sassanid era, the city was a hub for Zoroastrianism. After the Arab conquest of Persia, many Zoroastrians migrated to Yazd from neighboring provinces. Despite the Arab conquest, the city remained Zoroastrian, paying tribute, although Islam gradually became the dominant religion in the city.
Recommended airport
Yazd Shahid Sadooghi (AZD)
Points of interest
  • Oasis Gallery
  • Amir Chakhmaq Complex
  • Yazd Water Museum
Nearby destinations
  • Mehriz a 33.12 km
  • Taft a 18.25 km