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Khonj - Iran, Fårs This is an Ab Anbar (ancient water resource) that use in the south of Iran. Rainfall are gather in it. Nomads are use it for Livestock.

Uploaded: Jul, 12 2011 | Taken: Apr, 06 2011| Viewed: 25 times Camera: FUJIFILM | Model: FinePix Z2 | Exposure 10/1050s, f3.6, ISO 400 | FLength: 6mm | SW: Microsoft Windows Photo Viewer 6.1.7600.16385

shervin19 - Jul, 12 2011 10:07am To withstand the pressure the water exerts on the containers of the storage tank, the storage itself was built below ground level. One important aspect to consider here is their resistance to earthquakes. The construction material used for ab anbars were very tough and extensively used a special mortar called sarooj made of sand, clay, egg whites, lime, goat hair, and ash in specific proportions, depending on location and climate of the city. This mixture was thought to be completely water impenetrable. The walls of the storage were often 2 meters thick, and special bricks had to be used. These bricks were especially baked for ab anbars and were called Ajor Ab anbari. pesu - Jul, 12 2011 01:07pm Very interesting info, Bagher, thank you!