I found this very interesting...
From Persian Journal --
Ancient Persian kilns used wind power
Iranian archeologists have found that ancient inhabitants of the country's southern Darestan region used wind power in their kilns. “Being located near Lut Desert, where wind blows constantly and in fixed directions, had caused the prehistoric inhabitants of the area to use wind as a reliable source of energy,” said Darestan archeology-team director Omran Garajian.
“Experts have identified a kiln, which has been constructed in the same direction as the local winds blow. They have also found a fireplace, which seems to have worked with wind power,” Garajian explained, adding, “The structures date back to about 3500 to 3300 BC.”
“Wind power also helped increase the temperature in the kilns used for melting metals,” he added.
Darestan is located some 22 kilometers to the east of the city of Bam, which was devastated by a 6.6-magnitude earthquake in 2003.
The only wind power they have now is the hot air coming from Iranian President Imachickenhead's mouth!
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