An Overview of Identity Elements in traditional gardens of Qazvin from the Agricultural heritage Viewpoint

The traditional gardens of Qazvin are the sign of peoplechr('39')s interaction with their natural environment throughout history and the transformation of biological barriers, such as extreme cold or heat and flood, into valuable opportunities to form agricultural gardens around the city and indigenous farming. The traditional garden of Qazvin, which is known to be up to 1400 years old, is one of the examples of optimal use of nature. The construction of traditional gardens around the city of Qazvin shows that human beings have used a more peaceful way of life with nature than ever and have pursued sustainable development, although at a slow pace. The present study aims to examine the identifying elements of the traditional garden heritage. The research method in identifying the elements is based on the historical-interpretive process and based on this, physical and customary elements in the gardens have been analysed. The results show that in the current condition, the use of traditional gardens has lost most of the identifying elements, or in the current situation with the advancement of technology; it looks inefficient. However, the important point is that the customs and traditions created in the gardens can be used as a successful model to reduce social conflicts and patterns of participatory activity in watersheds. In other words, the advantages of traditional gardens not only with the main function of the garden (as a source of garden production) but also as a work environment and participatory activities and low-cost method of flood management and integrated management of water and soil resources can be the main reasons for contemporary garden protection.