Institute of Geography workshop
University of Tehran
Institute of Geography
THE WORKSHOP ON THE HERITAGE OF INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE FOR THE PERSIAN QANAT (AQUEDUCT)
12-16 October 2022
Awarding International Certificates by University of Tehran and UNESCO
Languages: English, Persian
Deadline for Registration: 15 August 2022
WORKSHOP:
- First day: Theoretical Courses at the Institute of Geography
Faculty of Geography, Vesal St., Enqelab St.
- 4 days and 3 nights Travelling and Visiting Isfahan and Yazd Provinces
Ancient Structures of Water Management including Ardestan, Ardekan, Meybod, Zarch, Yazd, Bayazeh
INTRODUCTION:
A qanat or kariz or foggaras is a system for transporting water from an aquifer or water well to the surface, through an underground aqueduct. Constructed in Iran, Iraq and numerous other societies, this is an ancient system of water supply which allows water to be transported over long distances in hot dry climates without loss of much of the water to evaporation. The system has the advantage of being resistant to natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods, and to deliberate destruction in war. Furthermore, it is almost insensitive to the levels of precipitation, delivering a flow with only gradual variations from wet to dry years.
Qanats are constructed as a series of well-like vertical shafts, connected by a gently sloping tunnel. This taps into underground water and delivers it to the surface by gravity, without need for pumping. The vertical shafts along the underground channel are purely for maintenance purposes, and water is typically used only once it emerges from the daylight point.
Much of the population of Iran and other arid countries in Asia and North Africa historically depended upon the water from qanats, with many populated areas corresponding closely to the areas where qanats are possible.
In this workshop, for 5 days, in addition to teaching the basic concepts of aqueduct and Qanat construction in Iran and studying the geography of the desert, we will visit the Qanat rehabilitation methods in this Ardestan, Ardakan, Meybod, Zarch, Yazd and Bayazeh. The first day of the workshop will be held at the Institute of Geography, and in the next 4 days of the workshop, we will have an exploratory and memorable trip to visit the Persian Qanats and Ancient Structures of Water Management with local experts. We will spend the nights in traditional resorts on the edge of the Iranian desert. At the end of the workshop, you will receive awarding International Certificates by University of Tehran and UNESCO.
ACADEMIC SECRETORY:
Dr. Mehran Maghsoudi – Director of Institute of Geography, UT
EXECUTIVE SECRETORY:
Dr. Seyed Ali Badri – Faculty of Geography, UT
ACADEMIC BOARD:
Dr. MohammadHosseyn Papoli Yazdi - Chief Executive Manager and Licensee of Geographical Research Quarterly
Dr. Mohammad Salmani - Faculty of Geography, UT
Prof. Christian Bromberger - université d'aix en provence
Dr. Hosseyn Raeei - Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Science and Technology, Director of the Persian Qanat World Heritage Site
Dr. Meysam Labbaf Khaniki - Faculty of Literature and Humanities, UT
Dr. Majid Labbaf Khaniki - University of Nizwa
Eng. Mohammad Barshan - Manager of Qanat Center
Eng. Arash Nouraqaee - Licensee and managing director of Gilgamesh Quarterly, Activist in the Tourism
Along with local masters and activists in the field of Persian Qanat civilization:
Mr. Dehestani, Mr. Hatefi, Mr. Barkhordari
PARTNERS:
University of Caen Normandy - France
Persian Qanat World Heritage Site - UNESCO
Sustainable Cultural Tourism Club - UNESCO
International Center on Qanats and Historic Hydraulic Structures - UNESCO
ORGANIZER:
Institute of Geography, UT - www.igut.ut.ac.ir
Cultural Institute of Negarestan Andisheh - www.cins.ir
AGENDA:
- 11 October: Welcoming Day, Checking in the Hotel - Tehran
- 12 October: Opening of Workshop and courses at the Faculty of Geography - Tehran
- 13 – 16 October: Travelling to Isfahan and Yazd Provinces
- 17 October: Checking out the Hotel – Tehran
Details of Agenda will be sent by 1 September 2022
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION:
You should register by filling attached form:
Deadline for Registration: 15 August 2022
Tuition Fee: 600 Euro
The invoice will be sent to your email after registration approval.
Fees apply to payments received prior to the indicated deadlines. VAT is included in the indicated amounts. Payment of registration fees must be made in EUR after completing the registration process.
Services Including 3 nights of Accommodation in Tehran (Single room in Alborz Hotel), 3 nights of Accommodation in Ecotourism Resorts nearby the Desert, Tours in Isfahan and Yazd Provinces, Visiting Water Management Ancient Structures, Picking up and Dropping off at Airport, 6 Courses, International Certificate, Breakfast and Lunches, Visa Invitation.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
All cancellations must be emailed to info@cins.ir prior to the below deadlines. Refund of the registration fee will be as follows:
- Cancellations received until and including 25 August 2022 – full refund (minus transfer fee).
- Cancellations received between 26 August and 20 September 2022 – 50% will be refunded.
- As of 21 September 2022 – no refund will be made.
Note: The quorum for participants to hold the workshop will be at least 30 attendees. The workshop will not be held if the number of registrants in the workshop does not reach the quorum with full refund.
CONTACT:
Email: info@cins.ir
Tel: +98 21 66435416
WhatsApp: +98 935 408 2213
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