Wind catchers seen in Yazd, Iran

This photo taken on Jan. 24, 2023 shows wind catchers in Yazd, Iran.

The central Iranian city of Yazd has well-preserved wind catchers, a traditional structure used for passive air-conditioning of buildings. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

This photo taken on Jan. 24, 2023 shows wind catchers in Yazd, Iran.

The central Iranian city of Yazd has well-preserved wind catchers, a traditional structure used for passive air-conditioning of buildings. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

This photo taken on Jan. 24, 2023 shows wind catchers in Yazd, Iran.

The central Iranian city of Yazd has well-preserved wind catchers, a traditional structure used for passive air-conditioning of buildings. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)

This photo taken on Jan. 24, 2023 shows a wind catcher in Yazd, Iran.

The central Iranian city of Yazd has well-preserved wind catchers, a traditional structure used for passive air-conditioning of buildings. (Xinhua/Gao Wencheng)