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» Henry Gubler believes that around 800
BC. coal miners in north eastern Iran improvised
some canals in order to extract the water from the
coal mines. The technology was gradually applied
by farmers and spread all over the plateau of Iran.
About 525 BC. it reached Oman and Saudi Arabia by
Iranians and Persian campaigns conveyed this technology
through Egypt about 500 BC.
Qanat was introduced to Africans by Muslims and
Yafuga (a Qanat) was created in Madrid by Muslims
about 750 BC. The Spanish initiated qanats in Mexico
in 1520 AD. From there, it was taken to Los Angeles
in 1520 AD. This Hydraulic system was spotted in
Chile , too. Creation of qanats in Asia enjoys great
antiquity as well. |
History Of Qanat
It was thrilling to listen to this gentleman's cordial and careful answers to our questions. He listened to us patiently while reciting some verses from Saddi and Hafiz as well as stories from saddi's book Golistan and Persian elegant proverbs. He was 77 years old in 2002, a thoroughly healthy guy who was still working in qanats besides farming.
His father Hajj Gholam Hossein and his uncle Hajj Mohammad Hossein kullar lived in Taft l00 and 110 years both in charge of Nemat-Abbad qanat. Mr. Cullar is concerned about qanats' eradication. He believes that the present generation should care more about this sustainable historic hydraulic structure.
Regretfully, none of his children have pursued this sacred creer.