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.

Old Bridge
Old Bridge of Dezful in Night
Coordinates32.3816°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
Construction start260 AD
Construction end260 AD
Location

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] The current bridge was built by the order of the Sassanid king, Shapur I, using seventy thousand Roman prisoners of war. The bridge has been repaired and rebuilt over the years by King 'Adud al-Dawla, Saffavid and Pahlavi dynasties.

Since year 2010, motor vehicles are no longer permitted to use the bridge, because of its historic value.

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

See also

References
  1. "Dezful".
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