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Richard Stone | profile | all galleries >> Middle East >> Iran >> Yazd and surrounds, Iran >> Zurkhaneh, Yazd tree view | thumbnails | slideshow

Zurkhaneh, Yazd

The Zurkhaneh ("house of strength"), is a uniquely Iranian institution.
It is a sport which cherishes values: Strength combined with chivalry and generosity.

The Saheb A Zaman Club Zurkhaneh in Yazd is the only Zurkhaneh which permits women to watch.
It is located in a beautiful old ice house with four magnificent Badgirs gracing the roof. Certainly one of the most interesting and powerful things I saw in Iran.

Using the heavy chains, Saheb A Zaman Club Zurkhaneh in Yazd
Using the heavy chains, Saheb A Zaman Club Zurkhaneh in Yazd 		Incredible and powerful drum beats accompany the exercises
Incredible and powerful drum beats accompany the exercises		 Using the heavy chains, Saheb A Zaman Club Zurkhaneh in Yazd
Using the heavy chains, Saheb A Zaman Club Zurkhaneh in Yazd 		The Badgirs of the Ice House where the Zurkhaneh is located
The Badgirs of the Ice House where the Zurkhaneh is located

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