yakhchal

How Ancient Persians Used a ‘Refrigerator’ Called a Yakhchāl to Stay Cool in the Hot Desert 2,400 Years Ago

Figuring out how to stay cool is probably the least of your worries lately—though there’s solace in knowing summer season's right around the corner. In a few months, when it heats ...

February 21, 2022BY Michael Wing

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