Yazd's yakhchals, ab anbars, and qanats are all used for what primary purpose?
Adaptation to desert conditions
Tourist attractions
Preserving historical artifacts
Festival celebrations
Answer
Adaptation to desert conditions is the primary purpose of Yazd's yakhchals, ab anbars, and qanats. Yakhchals are large underground ice pits used to store ice for the hot summer months. Ab anbars are underground water reservoirs that collect rainwater and provide water for drinking and irrigation. Qanats are underground aqueducts that bring water from distant sources to the city.
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