Boukani Architecture in Meybod

The dug spaces in the ground are called “Boukani” in Yazd and Meybod area. The city of Meybod, as an ancient human residence, had been the location of various architectural types during different periods. Constructed Architecture, forming the main urban structure which is well known, and dug Architecture which is less seen, are recognized as another view of the heritage of this ancient city. The Boukani spaces in Meybod are visible separately among the human living environment where the topography is suitable. The entrance of seasonal rivers, that are dry nowadays and the faces of natural cracks are the best places. The moat and connected spaces of Bideh village and its Zirak mosque are created under the ground. The Do-Sangi mill is a unique and special exemplar outside of the city that benefited the water engineering technology is dug in deep ground in the way of two Qanat trains. But the most important one is created in lower level of the ancient citadel, Naarin Qalah. The Boukani Architecture in Meybod concludes various types according to natural condition of the ground and the human needs. Some of them are made by piercing a vertical wall and the others are dug in plain ground. The following research is mainly based on field work, and also the related past researches and documents are used. The aim of research is recognition and finding the discipline upon this kind of architecture.