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.
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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 ...
Moeinol Tojar House- Shushtar
In 'Dar-e-Abbas' locality of Shooshtar, there is a comparatively old house that till the year 1970 was utilized as a school (the Ardeshir school).The peripheral stone and plaster work of windows are spectacularly interesting which display the ...
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 ...
Shushtar Castle – Shushtar
One of the most important elements constituting the initial core of each ancient city is its military castle or fortress. The fortress of each city is usually where the king or rulers reside. Shushtar was of utmost importance as the capital of ...
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 ...
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 ...
Dastova Archaeological City – Shushtar
The ancient city of Dastova is located 3 km. south of Shooshtar, alongside the Dariyoon stream. According to evidences, Dastova city was constructed during the Parthian rule by 'Shilhak Inshushinak'.But in the early Islamic era, this city became ...
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 ...
