Qasabeh Qanat

The Qasabeh Qanat extends 33 kilometers underground with 472 vertical shafts connecting to water channels at depths reaching 300 meters below ground level.

Persian engineers constructed this water management system during the Achaemenid period, over 2500 years ago, demonstrating advanced understanding of hydraulic principles and geology.

The qanat system represents Persian engineering excellence, transforming the arid Gonabad region into agricultural land through sustainable water distribution methods.

Visitors can access guided tours from Gonabad city to explore the underground tunnels and learn about traditional water management techniques that remain functional today.

The excavation required removing 73 million cubic meters of soil while maintaining precise tunnel gradients to ensure proper water flow through the centuries.

Location: Gonabad County

Architectural style: Achaemenid architecture, Parthian architecture

Website: http://qasabehqanat.com

GPS coordinates: 34.29000,58.65444

Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:14