Because of generations of adaptations to its desert surroundings, Yazd has a unique Persian architecture. It is nicknamed the "City of Windcatchers" (شهر بادگیرها Shahr-e Badgirha). It is also well known for its Zoroastrian fire temple, ab anbars (cisterns), qanats (underground channels), yakhchals (coolers), Persian handicrafts, handwoven cloth (Persian termeh) and silk weaving.
The Zoroastrian threefold motto
“Good thoughts, good words and good deeds”
