Statements (27)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Irrigation_system
|
| gptkbp:age |
Over 2,000 years
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:dam
|
| gptkbp:component |
Vertical shafts
Surface outlet Gently sloping tunnels |
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
Traditional engineering
Community cooperation |
| gptkbp:dependsOn |
Gravity flow
|
| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
Sustainable water management
|
| gptkbp:foundIn |
gptkb:Afghanistan
gptkb:China gptkb:Iran gptkb:Pakistan |
| gptkbp:notableExample |
Gundiganj Karez (Pakistan)
Turpan Karez (China) |
| gptkbp:originatedIn |
gptkb:Persia
|
| gptkbp:prevention |
Evaporation
|
| gptkbp:structureType |
Underground channel
|
| gptkbp:threats |
Urbanization
Modern wells |
| gptkbp:UNESCOStatus |
World Heritage (Qanat of Iran)
|
| gptkbp:usedFor |
Drinking water supply
Irrigation |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Bidar_Fort
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Karez system
|