Payab Kish

Payab Kish is one of the historical and underground engineering works of Kish Island in Hormozgan Province, dating back more than 2,000 years. The structure is located near the Green Tree of Kish (Derakht-e Sabz) and is known as one of the island's major tourist attractions. Payabs were designed as underground water supply systems to provide access to fresh water in arid and tropical regions. In the past, these structures were also used as shelters where people could cool off from the intense summer heat.

With its distinctive architecture, Payab Kish includes stone corridors, winding staircases and basins for storing water. These structures reflect the advanced technical and engineering knowledge of the people of that era in water supply and water resource management. In recent years, Payab Kish has been restored and rebuilt, and has become one of the most popular tourist destinations on Kish Island. Around the Payab there are also handicraft shops and local cafés, which add to the cultural atmosphere of the attraction.

Thanks to careful restoration and reconstruction, Payab Kish is now one of the most appealing sights on the island, offering a calm, cool and remarkable space in the midst of the heat of southern Iran. Payab Kish can be reached via the island's main roads and can be visited all year round. The best time to visit this historical site is spring and autumn, when the weather is mild and suitable for sightseeing. While visiting, it is especially important to follow the principles of responsible nature tourism and to protect the environment.