درآمدي بر سير تاريخي پديده قنات و نقش تمدني آن در نجد ايران

An Introduction to Historical Process of Phenomenon of Kanat and its Role in Civilization of Iranian Plateau

Probably kanat was invented on prehistoric and in Iranian plateau for the first time. Then, was evolved and benefited more than ever by powerful Iranian governments before Islam and the states after Islam. So that it played a decisive role in material and spiritual life of the inhabitants of this land. The others also learned the so called irrigation method from Iranians. But unfortunately in recent decades importing modern western technology to the country delivered a severe stroke on kanat and caused many harmful effects. In this essay, the writer has tried to describe ups and downs of this native structure usage and at the same time emphasize its unique place in ancient Iranian culture and civilization. Finally he wishes for such a time in which kanat revives in full harmony with modern circumstances.