Irrigation System and Agriculture-Related Expressions of Barzok

Barzok mountainous district, located in the hillside of Karkas central mountain chain, is one of the catchment areas which has 30 large and small farms as well as numerous springs and Qanats; wherein the irrigation system and water rights had been primarily important according to the historical documents and watermarks. To highlight the importance of this issue, the present study was designed to review the various aspects of irrigation system, names and common expressions in the Barzok distric. The study has been carried out referring to the historical watermarks, documents and statements prepared by the Organization for Registration of Deeds and Properties as well as reviewing the traditions prevalent among the owners and farmers and personal information of the author. This paper discusses various issues including the springs and Qanats of Barzok, Rowzeqe (water rights) in Barzok, water brokers as well as glossary of common irrigation-related expressions in Barzok.