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Shapouri Bridge, Khoram Abad |
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This bridge is located 2 km. south-west of Khoram Abad, and to the west of the old city of Shahpour Khast. It is one of the master-pieces of architecture in bridge construction of the Sassanian period. The bridge comprised of 28 arches of which only 6 have been remained. Each pillar is 66 m. (11 x 6) and its current elevation is 16 m.
The arches of the said bridge has been constructed of stone, whereas the bridge itself is a mixture of stone and mortar. |
