KISH ISLAND, IRAN

A presentation by

Ahmad Tariq BhattiLahore

GeographyKish is part of Hormoz Province of Iran and is

located in Persian Gulf, just a 19 km (12 miles) away from the mainland of Iran and is covered by an

area of approximately 55.3 km2 (35 miles2). The length of the boundary of Kish is 40 km

(25 miles). The shape of island is elliptical. Along Kish's coast are coral reefs and many other small islands. The length of island from west to east is 15.45 km (

9.77 miles). The maximum width extending from the south to north is 7.5 km

( 4.7 miles). The surface of the island largely is flat. 

PLACES OF INTEREST

KARIZ – THE UNDERGROUND CITY Dolphin Park 1000 YEARS OLD RUINS OF KISH CITY MARJAN SEA SITE GREEK SHIP SITE PADEEDAH RESTAURANT CITY CENTRE OLYMPIC STADIUM

Spadana Hotel

KARIZ – THE

UNDERGROUND CITY

Hustle and bustle inside Kariz – The

Underground City

HOLE IN THE CEILING CAPTURED FROM INSIDE KARIZ – THE UNDERGROUND CITY

MAP OF KARIZ – THE UNDERGROUND CITY

Fountain in Kariz – The Underground City

A portrait on the stone

wall in Kariz – The

Underground City

Narrow water

ways in Kariz – The Underground

City

ARTIFACTS WERE

DISCOVERED DURING

EXCAVATION WORKS IN KARIZ

– THE UNDERGROUND

CITY!

The artifacts found during

archaeological excavations reveal that urbanization started more than 1000 years ago

that continued till 16th century AD.

Kariz has an area of 10,000 square meters. It is being renovated

these days for the amusement of its

visitors.

Kariz (Qanat) was used to provide

potable water called “sweet water” for the citizens of Kish. It is 16 meters deep and has an 8 meter high ceiling covered by fossils, shelves and

corals. The aqueducts are over 2,000 years

old.

Portraits carved on stone wall!

Musical program in the restaurant at the entrance!

Exhibition of different shapes prepared from a variety of stones in Kariz

HOLE IN THE CEILING CAPTURED FROM INSIDE KARIZ – THE UNDERGROUND CITY

A WATER IMPACT PICTURE ON EXHIBITION INSIDE

KARIZ –THE UNDEGROUND CITY

A restaurant cum pavilion at the entrance of Kariz

THE WATER RESERVOIR

Water reservoir – The outer view of the cylindrical structure that is half underground and half on ground.

Water reservoir – Closer view

The entrance of the water reservoir.

Inside view of the water reservoir

Sun-set shot just near to our Hotel in Kish.

Sun-set shot just near to our Hotel in Kish.

Jashen – e – Nu Roz

Jashen – e – Nu Roz

1000 YEARS OLD REMAINS OF KISH CITY KNOWN AS HARIREH

The remains located in the center of the northern coastline cover an area of 3 square kilometers.

Harireh City – evidences the existence of a large and cultivated city.

Ancient City - Harireh.

Remains of 1000 years old Kish Island City - Harireh.

Remains indicate a great and flourishing city of Harireh.

The houses of Kish were high and the island had palm groves and qanats full of drinking water.

The majority of Kish people were merchants, pearl-fishers and

fishermen.

The archaeologists discovered palatial houses, ancient port, hammams (baths) and a mosque in Harireh.

Sheikh Sa’adi, Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta either traveled through Kish or mentioned it in their writings.

The remains of 1000 years old Kish City.

The 600 years old Banyan Tree in Kish

Island!

The oldest tree in Kish Island!

GREEK SHIP LOST IN 1940s ACTUALLLY CAME IN KISH!

This is the biggest anchor in the world seen in Kish and has been noted in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Pudedah Restaurant - Kish

Statues outside

Pudedah Restaurant

Marjan Sea Site

Jashen – e – Nu Roz

Celebrations on the eve of Jashen – e – Nu Roz

Celebrations on the eve of Jashen – e – Nu Roz

Celebrations on the eve of Jashen – e – Nu Roz

CITY CENTRE, KISH – THE BUSIEST PLACE

KISH AIRPORT

A PRESENTATION BY

AHMAD TARIQ BHATTILAHORE

Note[All photos used in the presentation were taken during our

tour to Kish from March 26, 2013 to April 02, 2013.] ]