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πŸ’§ The Persian Qanat β€” Zarch Qanat

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πŸ’§ The Persian Qanat β€” Zarch Qanat
Ancient underground water management system in Yazd Province, Iran


🕐 2 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 23:06

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πŸ“‹ Fast Facts
  • World's longest qanat at 71 kilometers (44 miles)
  • Part of "The Persian Qanat" β€” a UNESCO inscription of 11 qanats inscribed in 2016
  • Located in Yazd Province, central Iran
  • Ancient gravity-fed underground water system still in use

The Zarch Qanat is the longest underground canal in the world and forms part of a UNESCO World ...

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