Zoroastrians believe that the burial of corpse cause the pure dust to be contaminated, thus they used to put the corpse in a place for vultures to feed from. Yazd was an important center for Zoroastrians in ancient Iran so they built a place for dead called Tower of Silence or as local people call it Dakhmeh. Tower of silence is geographically located in the side of Yazd on top of a hill just like other examples of this structure. It is believed that the tower of silence in Yazd dates back to 9th century BCE. It is like a cylinder and contains a hole named Ostodan where the remained bones were kept there. Yazd has something to offer on each and every corner of it and could provide the tourists with a kind of unforgettable memory. History lovers would love the city due to the abundance of historical monuments. Alaedin Travel offers many tours to this wonderful land.
