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Yazd: an earthen city with an underground water network
The historic Yazd shows how desert habitation depends on a combination of architecture and water supply.
Published22 Oct 2026
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Zacatecas: the cathedral within a narrow valley town
Zacatecas developed around silver deposits on the steep sides of a narrow valley. Its cathedral is a major landmark among religious and civic buildings.
Published22 Oct 2026
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Zamość : the ideal city as a built plan
The Renaissance idea became streets, fortifications and buildings.
Published22 Oct 2026