Qanat
- Arak
Ebrahim Abad Historical Qanat: Discover its Ancient Secrets
The Ebrahimabad Qanat is an incredible symbol of Iran's rich history and engineering marvels. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage…
- Attractions
Qanat: Iran’s Ancient Water Management System
Learn how Persian qanats carry groundwater by gravity, why their flow changes, and how workers and communities keep these historic…
- To See
Qanat Culture in Iran: Water Sharing, Skills and Traditions
Explore the communities behind Iran’s qanats, from timed water shares and specialist workers to settlement patterns, gardens and local traditions.
- To See
Ab Anbar in Iran: Traditional Water Cisterns Explained
Discover how Iran’s ab anbar cisterns stored and cooled water, and learn which architectural details to look for when visiting…
- Yazd
Zarch Qanat in Yazd: A UNESCO Heritage Water System
Discover Zarch Qanat in Yazd, part of UNESCO's Persian Qanat property, with sourced history, photographs, two short videos and visit-planning…
- To See
Qasabeh Qanat in Gonabad: A UNESCO Heritage Guide
Explore Qasabeh Qanat in Gonabad, part of UNESCO's Persian Qanat property. Learn about its history, underground engineering and traditional water…
- Attractions
Qanat in Iran: How the Ancient Water System Works
Learn how Iran’s qanats use gravity-fed underground tunnels to carry water, and why 11 Persian qanats are recognized by UNESCO.
