Abbandan-e Marzaban (Sarkehriza)

Abbandan-e Marzaban, also known as Sarkehriza, is located in Golestan Province, within the farmland of Marzaban village. This earthen structure was built in the 1980s (the 1360s in the Solar Hijri calendar) and covers an area of about 25 hectares. The water stored in this reservoir is used to meet the irrigation needs of the farmland north of the village and for other agricultural activities, and it plays an important role in managing local water resources.

With its simple earthen structure, Abbandan-e Marzaban/Sarkehriza has created a calm, natural setting surrounded by farmland and diverse vegetation. While viewing this historic structure, visitors can enjoy the scenery of the water and the surrounding nature and learn about how water is managed in farming areas.

To reach the reservoir, take the left-hand route at the start of Marzaban village and continue until you arrive at it. The best time to visit is spring and autumn, when the weather is mild and the surrounding fields are green and beautiful. Visitors should practise responsible nature tourism and avoid littering or damaging the vegetation and farmland.