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Yazd County, Iran

Mazraeh-ye Jamshid Ab Anbar

Yazd County, Iran

Mazraeh-ye Jamshid Ab Anbar
Photo: Ali Karimzadeh 1355 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Located in Yazd County, Iran, Mazraeh-ye Jamshid Ab Anbar is a historic water storage structure built in the Qajar architectural style. Constructed from brick and mortar, this ab anbar—a traditional Persian underground or semi-subterranean cistern designed to preserve water in the arid climate—represents an important example of vernacular engineering and water management practices. The structure has been designated as part of Iran's National Heritage, recognizing its cultural and historical significance.

Movement

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

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