But initially, the tunnels served as an aqueduct for the city. “The tunnels in Abarkuh… were primarily built for water management, specifically for the qanat [underground canal] system,” Irina ...

Historical homes in Abarkuh feature staircases that descend directly into tunnels, allowing residents to access water from qanats—traditional underground water systems renowned for their efficiency.

The official added that the exhibition underscores Iran's historical significance in water management, as evidenced by the invention of qanats and the construction of ancient dams over the past 2,000 ...