Old Bridge of Dezful
Old Bridge | |
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 Old Bridge of Dezful in Night | |
| Coordinates | 32°22′54″N 48°23′27″E / 32.3816°N 48.3908°E |
| Crosses | Dez River |
| Locale | Dezful, Iran |
| Official name | Sasanid Bridge |
| Heritage status | Listed as national cultural heritage since 1932 with NO. 84 |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Roman arch bridge |
| Material | Stone |
| Total length | 385.5 m (1,265 ft) |
| Width | 9.5 m (31 ft) |
| Height | 15 m (49 ft) |
| No. of spans | 14 |
| History | |
| Designer | the first shapour |
| Construction start | 260 AD |
| Construction end | 260 AD |
| Location | |
Interactive map of Old Bridge | |
The Old Bridge of Dezful (Persian: پل قدیم دزفول) is located near the city of Dezful in South Western Iran. This bridge connects the western and eastern parts of the city of Dezful.
History
The design of the bridge in its current state is 1700 years old and goes back to the Sasanian era, however the original foundation of the bridge was built during the Elamite era.[1] During the Islamic period, the bridge underwent architectural and structural changes. The round arches were replaced by four-centred arches.[2]
Gallery
Bridge of Dezful, 1870s
The Old Bridge of Dezful
See also
References
- ↑ "Dezful".
- ↑ Booth-Clibborn, Edward; Pūrjavādī, Naṣr Allāh (2001). The Splendour of Iran: Islamic period (vernacular architecture, city planning, elements of cities, architectural ornament). Booth-Clibborn Editions. ISBN 978-1-86154-011-9.
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