Discover the incredible engineering of the qanat system — an ancient Persian invention that brought water from underground aquifers to the surface. These underground channels allowed people to survive in deserts, irrigate crops, and build flourishing civilizations along the Silk Road.
In this video, we explore:
What is a qanat?
How ancient Persians built qanats.
Why qanats were better than wells.
The role of qanats in the Persian Empire and Silk Road.
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