Old Bridge of Dezful

Old Bridge
Old Bridge of Dezful in Night
Coordinates32°22′54″N 48°23′27″E / 32.3816°N 48.3908°E / 32.3816; 48.3908
CrossesDez River
LocaleDezful, Iran
Official nameSasanid Bridge
Heritage statusListed as national cultural heritage since 1932 with NO. 84
Characteristics
DesignRoman arch bridge
MaterialStone
Total length385.5 m (1,265 ft)
Width9.5 m (31 ft)
Height15 m (49 ft)
No. of spans14
History
Designerthe first shapour
Construction start260 AD
Construction end260 AD
Location
Map

The Old Bridge of Dezful is located near the city of Dezful in South Western Iran. This bridge connects the western and eastern part of the city of Dezful.

History

The design of the bridge in its current state is 1700 years old and goes back to the Sassanid dynasty, however the original foundation of the bridge was built during the Elamite era.[1]

  • Bridge of Dezful - 1870s
    Bridge of Dezful - 1870s
  • The Old Bridge of Dezful
    The Old Bridge of Dezful

See also

References

  1. ^ "Dezful".