This dam has been constructed on Gerger River, and is also known as Sabi Kesh Dam. Borj-e-Ayar was the name of a vessel which was used to store jewels and gold. This dam has constructions and facilities in both sides of the Gerger River which have been used for the deviation of water.
About Shushtar
Shushtar (Shooshtar) is a city in and the capital of Shushtar County, Khuzestan Province, Iran.Shushtar is an ancient fortress city, approximately 92 kilometres (57 mi) away from Ahvaz, the centre of the province.In the Elamite times Shushtar was known as Adamdun. In the Achaemenian times its name was Šurkutir. The modern name, Shushtar, is connected with the name of another ancient city, Susa (or Shush, in Persian pronunciation), and ...
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Gorab Mineral Water Spring – Shushtar
At the vicinity of Shooshtar there are a number of mineral water springs, out of which the mineral water spring of Gorab Village is famous. This vicinity was held sacred. People who have suffered from any pain used to gather here.The water is ...
Imamzadeh Abdollah – Shushtar
This tomb is located on an elevation in the south of Shooshtar, around which is an old cemetery.Its stone entrance is related to the Safavid era. The tall portal has two minarets on either side and these are adorned with tile work.This ...
Shooshtar Historical Waterfalls – Shushtar
The Shooshtar Waterfalls are considered to be an attractive historical site. They are located alongside a branch of the Gerger, near Sika. These waterfalls were constructed in the year 1233 AH, in order to protect the Mizan Dam.In the same year ...
Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System – Shushtar
Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System is a series of bridges, dams, mills, waterfalls, canals, and huge tunnels for leading water that work together. They were used from Achaemenid to Sassanid periods to take advantage of water more.In Jane ...
Shushtar Jameh Mosque – Shushtar
Construction of the central mosque in the ancient city of Shushtar started after the conquer of Muslims and peoples’ conversion to Islam in 859 during the 13th Abbasi Khalifa “Al-Mo’tez Bellah Al-Motevakel” who used to reign at the time of ...
Bara’-ebne Malek Tomb – Shushtar
The same lies to the north of Shooshtar. It is opposite the Salasel Castle, and is one of the oldest tombs of the Islamic period in Iran. Bara'-ebne-Malek Ansari was one of the disciples of the Prophet Mohammad (AS).Bara'-ebne-Malek was martyred ...
Shooshtar Bazaar – Shushtar
The ancient bazaar of Shooshtar is known as Qeisariyeh. Construction of this bazaar dates back to the times when Kaiser of Rome was captive in the hands of Shahpour Sassanid.Its architectural structure is cross shaped. It is a covered bazaar ...
Sika Water Mills – Shushtar
One of the oldest and most beautiful structures of Shooshtar is the Sika Water Mills. It is an area with small rooms and narrow corridors, alongside which streams of water canals are observed.It has outlets to the Gerger River. In these mills ...