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These Ancient Windmills Were Built Over 1,000 Years Ago
| Content Provider | WatchKnowLearn |
|---|---|
| Description | 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. (01.20) |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights License | Proprietary |
| Subject Keyword | Wind Power k-12 homeschool homeschooling home school parents educational videos k12 preK-12 Environmental Science Natural Resources Science |
| Content Type | Video |
| Educational Role | Student Teacher |
| Educational Use | Self Learning |
| Resource Type | Film |
| Subject | Natural Resources |
