The Historical City of Maybod
Iran (Islamic Republic of)Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization
Maybod, Yazd Province
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Description
It is a remarkable example of viability and transmission of human being's collective thoughts from different generations to the present one. What is significant in the city of Maybod is the regularity in city planning. The anatomy and spatial structure of the city shows original plans which conform with the old Iranian city planning.
Statements of authenticity and/or integrity
Structure, materials and architecture remained from the existing relics.
Comparison with other similar properties
Bam, Damghan, Kerman, Yazd, Medina, Tunis, Sana'a and Frara.