Thursday, May 28, 2020

Abarkooh Ice House

The brick ice house is beside the main road through Abarkuh, a small town between Shiraz and Yadz. 
This conical shape ice house, which is made of clay
 is an excellent example of how the locals were able to survive harsh desert conditions for thousands of years. It is beautifully preserved structure, including the walls nearby that were part of the system to enable bowls of water to freeze overnight in winter. The ice was then dropped into the dome over successive nights and weeks to provide ice during summer. You can enjoy visiting this authentic building for free.
The brick ice house is beside the main road through Abarkuh, a small town between Shiraz and Yadz.  This conical shape ice house, which is made of clay  is an excellent example of how the locals were able to survive harsh desert conditions for thousands of years. It is beautifully preserved structure, including the walls nearby that were part of the system to enable bowls of water to freeze overnight in winter. The ice was then dropped into the dome over successive nights and weeks to provide ice during summer. You can enjoy visiting this authentic building for free.
Our guests in Abarkooh Ice house

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