Water supply system during the Sassanid dynasty and Islamic era of Arjan City

Abstract EN

Southwestern parts of Fars province, officially entitled Argan (Arjan), received attention of the dominant governments in Sassanid dynasty and from the early centuries to mid-centuries of the Islamic era due to its privileged natural and geographical situation.

The central city of this well-known province was called Argan or Arjan.

The most important factor for the prosperity of this city was the proper communication status, as well as the natural talents available there such as Tab River which flew through the city.

The founders of the city used indoor and underground canal system to utilize the water of the aforementioned river for household and agricultural consumptions.

Historical and geographical sources have briefly described this water supply system and irrigation system.

Serious archaeological studies have not been conducted in this area.

Field surveys conducted within the city and surrounding areas has shown that the consumption of the water of Tab River has been done by means of the famous dam of Argan.

In addition, the water required for the surrounding orchards and gardens had been running from behind the dam towards the city via numerous channels like Qanats.

This method led to the prosperity and cultivation of the agricultural economy and also welfare of the citizens in hot seasons of the year.

The above-mentioned irrigation and water supply systems were greatly used until the complete-destruction of the city.

After the destruction of Argan dam, the channels became out of Fashion and new systems replaced the previous methods.