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How Ancient Persians Used a 'Refrigerator' Called a Yakhchāl to Stay Cool in the Hot Desert 2,400 Years Ago
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Dr. M.F. Khan on Twitter: "Yakhchāl from 400 BC; was an ancient Persian “ refrigerator” that stored food and even ice long before electricity was invented. A typical yakhchāl edifice would rise some
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Ancient fridge dug up in former Roman camp - and it still contains food - World News - Mirror Online
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The Yakhchāl was an ancient Persian "refrigerator" that stored food and even ice long before electricity was invented
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In Persia, the Yakhchāl was an ancient “refrigerator” that stored food and ice long before electricity wa… | Fun fact friday, Storage spaces, Construction materials
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