Word FileThe Historical Structure of Yazd
Property names are listed in the language in which they have been submitted by the State Party.
Iran (Islamic Republic of) (Asia and the Pacific) |
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| Date of Submission: | 09/08/2007 |
| Criteria: | (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi) |
| Category: | Cultural |
| Submitted by: | Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization |
| State, Province or Region: | City of Yazd, Yazd Province |
| Ref.: | 5191 |
Description
The historical structure of Yazd is a collection of public-religious architecture in a very large scope comprising of different Islamic architectural elements of different periods in a harmonious combination with climatic conditions.
Justification for Outstanding Universal Value
Satements of authenticity and/or integrity
Structure, materials and architecture of the existing relics.
Comparison with other similar properties
Tunis Historical City, Jordan, Sana'a in Yemen, Bukhara historical city and etc.