These Ancient Windmills Were Built Over 1000 Years Ago

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When you think of windmills, the Netherlands might first come to mind. But some of the oldest windmills in the world are in Nashtifan, Iran. Dozens stand atop a wall in the windy city, not far from the Afghanistan border. From a distance, they look like wooden turnstiles. But they are vertical-axis windmills constructed over 1,000 years ago from wood, straw and clay. For centuries, they were used to mill flour. In 2002, the windmills of Nashtifan were declared a national heritage site by Iran. • SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb • #Iran #Windmill #Border • This story is a part of our Planet Earth series. From mammals to insects and birds to reptiles, we share this great big world with all manner of creatures, large and small. Come with us to faraway places as we explore our great big planet and meet some of its wildest inhabitants. • Got a story idea for us? Shoot us an email at hey [at] GreatBigStory [dot] com • Follow us behind the scenes on Instagram: http://goo.gl/2KABeX • Make our acquaintance on Facebook: http://goo.gl/Vn0XIZ • Give us a shout on Twitter: http://goo.gl/sY1GLY • Come hang with us on Vimeo: http://goo.gl/T0OzjV • Visit our world directly: http://www.greatbigstory.com

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