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Baqer Abad Bridge, Arak This bridge belongs to the contemporary period, and was built during the Russian invasion to Iran. It is located on the old Arak - Esfahan Road. The main bridge was destroyed in a flood, and it was reconstructed again. The construction material used was generally of stone with interesting architecture. Surrounding the fringes of the bridge and Qomrood are recreational areas. Dodehak Caravansary, Delijan The same is located on the eastern banks of the Qomrood River and on the Dodehak - Khorheh Road, and near the historical Safavid caravansary of Dodehak. It is related to the Safavid era, and the towers constructed on each of its eastern, northern and western ramparts, reveal that the structure was built like a defense unit. After the entrance gateway is a porch with stairs leading to the courtyard. The eastern porch was constructed on the basement storage area. To the right side of the porch are two chambers, the first is square in shape and used as an area for prayers of the caravansary whereas the four corners of the structure were utilized as storage areas for goods. Two other vicinities provided as stables. The foundation of this structure was of stone, where as the facade was of brick. Parts of the same were ruined, but recently have been repaired. Joon Abad Caravansary, Mahallat The said is located to the south west of Mahallat, and within 7 km. of the Old Arak Road. The towers on the four sides have been ruined, though the structure itself is intact generally. Sorkhdeh Historical Bridge, Saveh This bridge is located to the south of Saveh and at a distance of 13 km. of the Pol Abad Road to Qiz Qaleh to the south west of the Sorkhdeh Village. The same is constructed of brick and mortar. It comprises of 8 arches of roman style. This bridge is 70 m. long and 5 m. in width. The construction and structure of the bridge is an interesting feature and worth visiting. Other Historical Bridges and Caravansaries, Markazi Other old bridges are: Dodehak Bridge near the Dodehek Caravansary; Asgar Abad, on the Saveh River related to the Qajar era; Hasht Cheshmeh, and Yek Cheshmeh, on the Qarah Chay River (Safavid period) within 100m. from the Hasht Cheshmeh bridge, related to the Safavid era. Other caravansaries of the province are: Pasangan within 45 km. of Saveh, and related to the Safavid era; Abdol Qasem Khan, 40 km. of Saveh, related to the Zandieh period. Khoshkeh Rood, 45 km. of Saveh related to the Zandieh period; Gardeen, to the south of the Saveh - Qom Road, related to the Qajar era, and Khamseh Abad on the Saveh Road, related to the Saljuqi period. |
