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 as Afzal and Qandi caravansaries.
About Dezful
Dezful (Dezfool) is a city in and the capital of Dezful County, Khuzestan Province, Iran.Located in an area with a history that extends back to ancient civilization, the city houses a bridge that dates back to 300 BC.The name Dezful has been derived from the two words diz (fortress) + pul (bridge), which in combination could stand for 'the bridge to the fortress' or 'fortified bridge'. The original name of the city was Dizpul, but after ...
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Dez Dam Lake – Dezful
This dam is 203 m. in height and is considered to be the highest dam in the middle east and ranks the sixth highest dam in the world. It is constructed on Dez River at a distance of 15 km. to the north of Dezful city.The lake of this huge dam ...
Choqamish Hill – Dezful
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 ...
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 ...
Haft Tappeh Museum – Dezful
The said is a single storeyed building, which was inaugurated in the year 1973. The building has a cement skeleton with a brick and stone facade. This museum is equipped with a library, archive, laboratory and a printing press.Its relics are ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Prophet Hezqil’s Shrine – Dezful
People of Dezful call the Prophet Zul-Kifl "Baba Ezekiel". Ezekiel was Buzzi's (the Kohen) son and was born in Judea. Nebuchadnezzar II took him captive and resided him in Chaldea lands. He served as a prophet for 22 years between 595 and 573 BC. He ...