qanat

A qanat, also known as kārīz, is an underground aqueduct system used for transporting water from an aquifer or water well to the surface. Originating in Iran around 3,000 years ago, the system has various regional names across North Africa and the Middle East, including foggara in Algeria, khettara in Morocco, and falaj in Oman. The qanat system is still operational in Iran, … [Read more...] about Qanat