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The architecture of northern Iran exhibits an extroverted quality. Buildings are designed to let in the sounds of rain, birds and rustling trees, as . Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT.

The architecture of northern Iran exhibits an extroverted quality. Buildings are designed to let in the sounds of rain, birds and rustling trees, as well as scents of nature.

The way climate and culture shape Iranian architecture is complex. In both northern and central Iran, buildings adapt to the environment. The humid north features open, outward-facing structures.