Yezd,

Yezd, or YAZD, a city near the centre of Persia, on a comparatively small oasis, beyond which is salt and sandy desert bounded by mountains. It is on the route between Ispahan and Kerman, has miscellaneous manufactures and a considerable trade in sugar, silks, opium, felt, copper, and arms. Pop. 40,000, of whom some 2000 or 3000 are Guebres or Parsees (q.v.) in faith, and are now said to be well treated both by the authorities and inhabitants.