Asbads: The Original Windmills of the Middle-East

As the Chinese proverb goes, “When the winds of change blow, some build walls, others build windmills.” In the case of several remote villages in Iran and Afghanistan, this could not be more true. For centuries, these villages have suffered harsh wind storms that sweep down the plains. Their answer? Odd-looking structures made from clay … Continue reading Asbads: The Original Windmills of the Middle-East