May 19, 2021 The translation of two inscriptions in cuneiform was completed and will be unveiled in Arak’s Four-Season Museum in Markazi Province in the near future, the provincial 5 Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department said, CHTN reported.

Iranica Desk the center of the city of Yazd. It is a beautiful duz House was selected as a water mu- years ago, also passes through this house. old historical mansion that belonged to a fa- seum due to its special features in the field He said that on the roof of the house, or centuries, people around the mous wealthy merchant, Haj Ali Akbar Ko- of the water supply system and providing there is a section called Chah Khaneh, world with different cultures have lahduz, of the Qajar Dynasty. With an area favorable temperature conditions for resi- which literally means House of Water. Famassed a treasure trove of rare and of 720 square meters, the museum building dents. The reservoir’s water was supplied by valuable objects in one place and named it was built by the merchant in 1888. Also Crossing the branch of two qanats a water well known as Chehel Gaz and a museum. known as Kolahduz House, the museum through the house is a unique feature of Mohammad Abad Qanat. The water was The issue of water in ’s dry Yazd consists of three parts: Basement, ground the building. One of these qanats passes drawn into the well by a well wheel, so the Province, as a rare and valuable piece of life floor, and the second story, or payab. at a depth of ten meters from the bottom residents no longer had to go to the well to for the people of this desert land, prompted of the water reservoir. Above this sec- access the water. them several years ago to establish a mu- Old dishes and tools tion, there is an octagonal space, which “Behind the water reservoir, a small seum dubbed Yazd Water Museum. has been a good place to store food due pond was built; with its valves opened, the This museum has been the manifesta- In the basement of the museum, old to its constant temperature and favorable fountains of the water pond began to work tion of a long-standing wish of the people dishes and ewers are kept. Large cop- atmosphere. with the pressure of the water coming out of Yazd for water. The desire for water in per pans and pitchers from 400 years ago Baqaei explained the unique water- of it,” Baqaei explained. different periods is manifested in differ- (Safavid Dynasty), kettles, and aiguieres, related features of the house, saying that This shows the special technology used ent forms and reflects the wise adaptation from 100 to 150 years ago, are among the inside the yard, a water well, with a depth in the past, without the need for electricity of desert people to the harsh conditions old objects in this section. In another cor- of 24 meters, is connected to the Zarch and pumps, which caused water to escape around them. ner of the museum, a pottery jar, dating Qanat, which still has water. Of course, from the fountains of the pond and make The Yazd Water Museum is located in back to more than a thousand years ago, is the Rahim Abad Qanat, which dried up 70 the home space pleasant.

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kept as the museum’s oldest object. seum for twenty years, explained the char- In another part of the museum, the acteristics of this building. aqueduct-digging tool can be seen next to “This aristocratic house was used as a the replica of the aqueduct water transfer residence until 1985. In 2000, the owners system. In this section, objects such as of the house decided to demolish it and levels, short-handle pickaxes for digging turn it into a passage, but this is not al- aqueducts, well wheels, and carbide lamps lowed by the authorities. Then the house are displayed. An important feature of was bought and, finally, after the recon- carbide lamps is that they not only do not struction in 2000, it was given to the Re- produce carbon dioxide, but also increase gional Water Company of Yazd to be the amount of oxygen in the space when turned into a museum. working deep in the ground. In an interview with Iran Daily, Seyyed Unique characteristics of the building

iranparadise.com Mohammad Baqaei, a museum expert iranparadise.com Yazd Water Museum who has been in charge of Yazd Water Mu- With its amazing architecture, Kolah- Yazd Water Museum

Historic : A French story about Iranian bread

Gorgeous architecture, colorful goods, vibrant designs By Apochi guest ing the paste and talking to us. The fresh and hot bread is then delivered in a wide The historic bazaar in Kashan is one of the We are French…five trips to Iran in less than two and clear plastic bag. Of course, it is not heavy but most beautiful in Iran. years, that means how much we fell in love with Iran we hand it both as if we both worry that one could be The Bazaar of Kashan is full of wind- and its people. the main owner. The bread is so smelling, so hot, so ing passageways, concealed yards, tombs, As French, in our country, we are supposed to get tasty. We are walking throughout the streets while eat- and small mosques, all interspersed among daily the best bread in the world…of course the fa- ing piece by piece such as treasure, swearing it is the stores selling vibrant goods, atlasobscura. mous “French baguette”. last piece we eat. com wrote. Funnily, when arriving in Iran, our first longing is to The final story is that Iranian bread never, never get The and its network of pas- find Iranian bread. It is so different from our bread, so to our Hotel room. sageways contain historic treasures like delicious…It is like one little and important ceremony We are feeling free like kids with no parents talking an 800-year-old mosque and historic bath to take part in the country when arriving in the land. “that! now stop it!” houses that have since been converted to It is really easy to find one artisanal bakery through The plastic bag is always empty at the hotel! tea shops. Its stores sell gorgeous goods like the streets, our smell indicates the place to go! Then Eating Iranian hot fresh bread, definitely one of the traditional rugs and textiles as well as tasty we have the pleasure to make the queue with Iranian best experiences around Iran, even in the most little vil- treats. people, all curious and wanting to know “which coun- lages, cooked by people in their proper homes.

When you’re done exploring all the in- atlasobscura.com try are you from?”. Many friends got during the queue And always such happy times of exchanges. And and such a pleasure to talk with them. fooood! the , which was founded in When it is our turn to order, bakers are astonished the 10th century. However, the main recon- to serve foreigners and making some show while mix- Source: apochi.com struction was implemented during the Sa- favid Era. After 800 years of being a center of trade, the bazaar is still operating. Some parts of the bazaar were renovated, but some corners keep the original spirit of the bazaar. Located in the city center, the bazaar is a popular destination for tourists. It is a unique place where guests can experience the real lifestyle of Iranians – busy yet relaxed, messed at first sight but with its own organi- zation and order, according to apochi.com. The architecture of the bazaar is one of the atlasobscura.com most interesting things about it. The roof of Bazaar of Kashan is a struc- ture of a totally different style. Modest sandy domes protect sellers and their buyers from sun heat and provide an amazing view to those who climb on the top. Another notable feature of the bazaar is the network of water canals – so-called qanats, that supply ponds apochi.com and fountains, making the air inside the ba- zaar cool and fresh. One of two main Bazaar streets is called Copper Line – and it fits its name. Here you can find pots of different sizes, cezves, pans, and other home utensils. Iran is rich in traditional handicrafts – jew- elry boxes, vases, carpets and table cloths, lamps, and other amazing things. apochi.com Fresh and dried fruits, nuts, spices of the best quality that you can find are on the main door market has to offer, be sure to head to Though the bazaar’s caravanserai and its bazaar of the city. There is also an old spice the roof. There, you’ll find sweeping views stunning kaleidoscope domed roof only date mill which still works. of a landscape dotted with domes, all con- to 1868, the marketplace has been a trade The shops offer the best quality of rosewa- taining the bazaar’s colorful world beneath hub for centuries. ter and various traditional sweets – mostly tabnak.ir jamaran.news their pale tan exteriors. It’s believed the bazaar first began under biscuits of different kinds.