Long before modern air conditioning, the ingenious people of the Parthian Empire faced the daunting challenge of desert heat. Around 400 BCE, in what is now Iran, they devised a natural cooling system that harnessed the power of the wind. These structures, known as wind towers or 'badgirs,' were masterfully designed to capture even the slightest breeze. Built from traditional materials like mud bricks and plaster, these towers stood as high as 40 feet, channeling cool air down into homes and bui