Windcatcher (also called Badgir) in a traditional iranian village, Abarqu, Iran

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A windcatcher (or Badgir) is a traditional Persian architectural device used for many centuries to create natural ventilation in buildings. It is not known who first invented the windcatcher, but it still can be seen in many countries today.

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Size: 3407px × 5110px
Location: Abarqu, Iran
Photo credit: © EmmePi Images / Alamy / Afripics
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