Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

> Is it just that they were invented there?

Well probably not just, but Qanats are persian tech and spread from there, even today the majority of qanats (both historical and extant) is in Iran, with still-active qanats more than 2000 years old. So it makes sense that this is where they have the largest cultural presence, and understanding.



Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: