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Shahdad, Iran

Haj Mohammad Taqi Ab Anbar

Shahdad, Iran

Haj Mohammad Taqi Ab Anbar
Photo: Scott Edmunds · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Located in Shahdad, Iran, the Haj Mohammad Taqi Ab Anbar is a historic water storage structure built in the Qajar architectural tradition. Constructed from brick and mortar, this ab anbar (traditional Persian underground cistern) represents a significant example of the ingenious water management systems developed to sustain settlements in Iran's arid regions. The building is protected as an Iranian National Heritage site, reflecting its cultural and historical importance to the region's architectural heritage.

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Type
ab anbar, cultural property
Materials
mortar, brick
Heritage
Iranian National Heritage
Place
Shahdad, Iran

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