Qanat, Underground aqueduct system in Palermo, Italy
The Qanat consists of vertical shafts connected by sloping tunnels that transport groundwater from mountain slopes to the city center of Palermo.
The initial construction of the Qanat system dates to the reign of Hassan al-Kalbi, Emir of Sicily, between 948 and 954.
The Qanat system reflects the transfer of Persian engineering knowledge through Arabic influence to Sicily during the medieval period.
Visitors need rubber boots and waterproof jackets to explore the tunnels, with tours requiring advance reservations through Palermo Cultour.
The network includes three main branches: Qanat Gesuitico Alto, Qanat Gesuitico Basso, and Qanat dell'Uscibene, reaching depths of fifty feet.
GPS coordinates: 38.10917,13.33306
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:34
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