Nashtifan Windmills

Nashtifan Windmills
Ali Vaseghnia · CC BY-SA 4.0

The name Nashtifan derives from words meaning "storm's sting," [1]. Recognized as a national heritage site by Iran in 2002, the windmills face an uncertain future as younger generations show little interest in their demanding upkeep [1].

TypeHeritage site
Period1 - 500 AD
CountryIran
Coordinates34.4324° N, 60.1754° E

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