yazd, iran - may 2022: ruins of zoroastrians dakhmeh towers of silence in yazd city

landmark fire attraction civilization abandoned zoroastrians dakhmeh yazd formation culture architecture landscape zoroastrianism zoroastrian tower temple silence persian persia iranian iran history travel sand mountain hill heritage desert ruin ritual ossuary cremation cemetery burial archeology death vultures putrefaction pit kashan buildings panorama scenic sunset view civilizations tourist explore burials may 2022: ruins towers city