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Zaman Khan Bridge

Zaman Khan Bridge is located in Saman city, which is 22 km north of Shahrekord, the capital of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province.

This bridge, which is 30 meters long and 12 meters high, was built on Zayandehrud River by the order of Zaman Khan who was one of the commanders of the Qashqai tribe; it was built with the aim of facilitating Qashqai tribes and nomads’ crossing the river in the past. The historical bridge of Zaman Khan, with two arches, is built on three natural stone foundations. This building has been renovated 3 times in different periods; for instance, it was restored once by the Safavid government and twice by the Khans of the Beygi tribe. In the last renovation of the building, a stone wall was added to increase its durability. The structure of Zaman Khan Bridge is very similar to the bridges of the Sassanid era; some people even consider this bridge similar to Dez bridge in Dezful city. The material used in the construction of Zaman Khan Bridge is brick; in addition, to improve the durability and sturdiness of the bridge, rough brick arches, gypsum mortar and sarooj (a traditional water-resistant mortar) are used.

Furthermore, the rock, on which the bridge was built, plays the role of a breakwater so that the water flowing from Zayandehrud River does not damage the bridge. The bridge engineering is remarkable even today; the middle pillar of the historic Zaman Khan Bridge has an arched position with a rotation of 30 degrees to the water flow; moreover, a small valve has been built to reduce weight and prevent the bridge from collapsing. The location of Zaman Khan Bridge on the waters of Zayandehrud River and the eye-catching natural landscapes and gardens, have turned this region into one of the tourist hubs of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, where you can experience memorable moments and have beautiful memories.

 

Tags: Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Zaman Khan Bridge, Iran Historical Attractions, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Attractions, Historical Bridges in Iran

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