Why it matters:
Saryazd, one of Iran’s oldest fortified villages, is home to a Sassanid-era citadel, Ilkhanid gates, ancient caravanserais, and a network of water reservoirs and historic homes. Festivals like this play a…

Why it matters:
Saryazd, one of Iran’s oldest fortified villages, is home to a Sassanid-era citadel, Ilkhanid gates, ancient caravanserais, and a network of water reservoirs and historic homes. Festivals like this play a…