Ezzatollah Zarghami, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, embarked on a significant journey to the ancient city of Gonabad. This city is famed for its historic qanat system, a remarkable feat of engineering and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Zarghami’s visit was far from a mere touristic endeavor; instead, he cast a keen eye over the region’s potential for tourism investment, underpinning the rich tapestry of cultural heritage and historical significance that Gonabad embodies.