Within a distance of 40 km. south east of Dezful a few clay hills have remained which are known as Choqamish. According to various studies and research work, it is believed that Choqamish Hill dates back to pre-invention of calligraphy to about 34 centuries BC.
The primitive culture of its inhabitants have been verified by means of their special method clay modeling and beautifully designed earthenware. This culture dates back to about 6000 years BC.
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Karkheh Dam Lake – Dezful
This dam is constructed across the Karkheh River and ranks as a deviating dam. The length of the dam is 192 m. and reaches a height of 9 m. Around this lake is a vast recreational site.
Yaghoub Leys Safari Tomb – Dezful
Tomb of Yaghoub Leys Safari is located in Shah Abad Village, 10 kilometers from Dezful on the right hand of Dezful-Shushtar Road. Beside this tomb, there are remains of Gundeshapur City. The white high ridged (indented) dome, the glory of the ...
Jame Mosque – Dezful
Jameh Mosque of Dezful is the second important historical monument after the Ancient Dezful Bridge and due to its architectural features and having bedchambers and stone columns, it is on the list of the first Islamic mosques that were established ...
Dezful Old Bridge – Dezful
The old Dezful Bridge was constructed during the Sassanid era, and accounts for one of the ancient bridges in the world. At present this bridge connects Dezful and Andimeshk cities. It has been repaired several times during the reign of Azedodowleh ...
Tizno Historical House – Dezful
Tizno Historical House in Dezful was registered in the list of Iran’s national monuments with registration number 2573 and is one of the greatest and most beautiful houses of Castle Neighborhood that is located on the eastern side of the main ...
Jondi Shapour Archaeological City – Dezful
The ancient city of Jondi Shapour lies at a distance of 10 km. from Dezful, at the vicinity of Shah Abad village. There is a strong possibility that Shahpour I was responsible for the construction of this city after his victory over Valerian. His ...
Dezful Caravansary – Dezful
In the city of Dezful, remnant of some semi-ruined caravansaries which most probably belong to Safavid era and the rule of "Vakhashtu Khan" exists. There are two ancient caravansaries that are now a days used by traders and store-men. They are known ...
Dezful Water Mills – Dezful
Dezful City is in the north of Khuzestan and has 250 hectare of old structures. Dezful historical structures include precious adobe buildings with stunning and exquisite architecture. The historical mills of Dezful are an important part of the water ...
