The First Oil Well in the World – Bibi Heybat
Aresco
JULY 14, 2025
Travelers from Europe and Asia documented the strange black liquid bubbling from the earth, and it was often linked with mysticism due to its connection with fire temples and natural burning gas vents. The well was drilled under the guidance of engineer Vasily Semyonov, who worked for the Russian Imperial administration.
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