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Historical Places

Karoo Dokhtar Bridge, Khoram Abad

Friday, 04 January 2008 09:07 administrator
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 It is located on the Seimareh River, west of Sartarhan on the Khoram Abad - Andimishk Road. The site of this bridge is known by the name of Si Pelleh. The bridge had 4 arches, of which two remained. Each arch measures 11 m. with a height of 19.2 m. Two of the pillars of this bridge, that is the east and west pillars rest against the mountain. This bridge is 16 m. in length and its date of construction is not known.
 

Gavmishan Bridge, Koohdasht

Friday, 04 January 2008 09:06 administrator
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To the east of the Seimareh River where it joins the Kashgan River, stands the remnants of the pillars of Gavmishan Bridge. Today, the Seimareh River flows between the two brick pillars of the bridge of which these arches are in ruins. The other parts of the bridge are intact. Nearly 200 years ago, this bridge was brought under repair by 'Vaali' (governor) of Posht Kooh.
 

Other Castles, Lurestan

Friday, 04 January 2008 09:05 administrator
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Other castles of Lurestan province are the following : 'Raki in the district of Chagni (Khoram Abad), 'Koohzad' in the village of Rumashkan (Koohdasht), 'Zaqeh' within 2 km. of Chaqabol (Khoram Abad), 'Zolalangeez' in the Sartarhan valley (Koohdasht), 'Sar Qalla' (Khoram Abad), 'Razzeh' (en route from Khoram Abad to Dezful), 'Gamvar' and 'Sileh' in (Koohdasht),'Cheq' or 'Joqd' (Koohdasht), 'Cheshmak' and 'Gareet' in (Khoram Abad), 'Qallajeq' in (Khoram Abad) and the 'Dez Sheeneh' Castle in (Alishtar).
 

Shahanshah (Goosheh) Castle, Khoram Abad

Friday, 04 January 2008 09:05 administrator
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This ancient castle is located in the village of Goosheh in Khoram Abad, constructed of limestone. This castle has a courtyard with an area of 25x12 sq. m. The said castle comprises of 15 halls , besides several porches. The ramparts of the castle reach an elevation of 5 m.
 

Manijeh Castle, Koohdasht

Friday, 04 January 2008 09:04 administrator
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 The above mentioned castle is located on the peak of 'Sarsarkhan' (Koohdasht) . The length of its rampart being 100 m. To the north of which are the remenants of a few rooms or chambers. There is also the evidence of a large water reservoir. The entrance to this castle is only from the valley.
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