yakhchals
- Scope note
- Ancient structures using evaporative cooling systems, employing windcatchers and water brought from nearby springs to produce cold or even freezing conditions for storing food or ice. Developed in ancient Persia; yakhchals had a domed-shape structure above ground and a large subterranean storage space.
- Date of creation: 06-May-2024
Accepted term: 06-May-2024