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The City of Yazd and the World's First Air Conditioning System
In The City of Yazd and the World's First Air Conditioning System, host Joanna Lumley explores the ancient city of Yazd, located in the heart of Iran's desert. Learn about the world's first air conditioning system, developed using ingenious wind chimneys. These structures draw air in from the outside, cool it, and direct it into buildings, providing relief from the intense desert heat. See how this revolutionary system helped people survive in one of the hottest places on Earth. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure, a documentary series uncovering the rich history and cultural treasures of the Silk Road.
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Yazd, Iran
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Joanna Lumley's Silk Road Adventure
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1:37
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Location:
Yazd, Iran
Program:
Joanna Lumley's Silk Road Adventure
Time:
1:37
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Q: What makes Yazd unique in terms of its geographical location?
A: Yazd is located in the desert, far from major water sources, which made cooling systems essential for survival.
Q: How did the ancient people of Yazd develop their air conditioning system?
A: They created wind chimneys, which caught cool air from higher elevations and directed it down into buildings to cool them.
Q: Why might ancient cities like Yazd have needed such an air conditioning system?
A: The extreme heat in the desert made it necessary for people to have ways to cool their living spaces to survive and stay comfortable.
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