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Elliott Carter

Nashtifan Windmills The vertical-axis windmills of ancient Persia have been grinding flour for 1,000 years and counting

By

Elliott Carter

Located on the arid and windswept plains of northeastern Iran, 30 miles from the Afghan border, the small village of Nashtifan is keeping ancient traditions alive amid the winds of change. The town is home to some of the earliest windmills in the world, and the structures are still in use today.