Not many people travel to Kish for its historical attractions, so it surprises them to know that Kish has one of the oldest underground cities, Kariz Underground City. Kariz literally means Qanat or aqueduct. Kariz was built some 2,500 years ago by the inhabitants of the Harireh city in order to collect pure water. This ancient structure has been preserved but modernized with the addition of handicraft stalls and a traditional teahouse. Visitors can take a walk through the city’s tunnels and watch the coral ceiling, which holds ancient fossils of fish and shells. Kariz has also a steady cool temperature in all seasons, never going above or below 22-25 Celsius.
