East Azarbaijan Historical Bridges and Caravansaries

Dokhtar Bridge, Mianeh

 

 

This bridge was constructed on the Qezel Ozan River 20 km. southeast of Mianeh. In the year 1946 in order to prevent the army entering into East Azarbaijan, the bridge was covered with mines by the Democrats (Communists) of Azarbaijan.

Jamal Abad Caravansary, Mianeh
Located in the village of Jamal Abad, 35 km. from Mianeh, constructed during the reign of Shah Abbas Safavid.

Khoda Afarin Bridge, Kalibar
Located on the Aras River, near a place called Khoda Afarin, two bridges were constructed. The first is 160 m. in length and dates back to the 6th century A.H. (Saljuqian period). The second is 120 m. in length and is related to the Safavid era. The foundations of the former is in stone and the bridge itself of brick. The latter was constructed with sculptured stone and a combination of gypsum and limestone.

Shah Abbasi Caravansary, Ahar

 

 

The pass of Goijeh Boel is one of the most beautiful vicinities in East Azarbaijan, 24 km. of Ahar. In this area two caravansaries or inns can be noted, built of stone and the type of architecture shows that both were constructed simultaneously during the Safavid era.
Shah Abbasi Stony Caravansary, Sarab This inn is located 35 km. from Sarab in the 'Saain Pass', constructed of stone, related to the Safavid period.

Shahr Chay Bridge, Mianeh
This bridge is also known as the Pol-e-Mianeh and is on the Shahr Chay River. The initial construction of this bridge dates bake to before the 8th century A.H. and was thence repaired during the Qajar era.

 



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