Terenah

The Terenah water management system consists of vertical shafts connected by sloping tunnels that transport water from underground sources to the surface.

The construction techniques employed at Terenah demonstrate the engineering knowledge of the Sassanid period for moving water across the Iranian landscape.

This water infrastructure influenced the social organization of settlements, with access to fresh water determining residential patterns and community development.

The gravity-based water transportation system continues to function without mechanical pumps, delivering water through a network of underground channels.

The upper sections of Terenah produce water at cooler temperatures, which contributed to the development of underground cooling rooms in traditional Iranian houses.

Location: Kukherd District

GPS coordinates: 27.07492,54.49944

Latest update: March 15, 2025 06:20