Old Bridge of Dezful

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Old Bridge
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Old Bridge of Dezful in Night
Coordinates 32°22′54″N48°23′27″E / 32.3816°N 48.3908°E / 32.3816; 48.3908
Crosses Dez River
Locale Dezful, Iran
Official nameSasanid Bridge
Heritage statusListed as national cultural heritage since 1932 with NO. 84
Characteristics
Design Roman arch bridge
Material Stone
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
Old Bridge of Dezful

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.

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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]

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References

  1. "Dezful".