Haji Muhammad Rashid Ab Anbar

Bastak, Iran

Freely accessible

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The Haji Muhammad Rashid Ab Anbar is a traditional water cistern located in Bastak, Iran, exemplifying the architectural heritage of the Qajar and Pahlavi periods. Constructed from stone and mortar, this structure represents a distinctive typology of Persian ab anbar design—underground reservoirs engineered to preserve water in hot, arid climates. The building has been recognized as an Iranian national heritage site, reflecting its cultural and historical significance to the region's water management practices and vernacular architecture.