Shapuri Bridge
Sasanian era bridge in Khorramabad, Iran
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Shapuri Bridge (Persian: پل شاپوری) or Broken Bridge (Persian: پل شکسته) (in Luri: طاقِ پیلِ اِشکِسَه) is a Sasanian era historic bridge south of Khorramabad, Lorestan province, Iran. The bridge has 28 arches, of which only 6 remain, and 27 Pile bridges, each 61 square meters; five of its arches are intact and the others have been destroyed by natural factors.[1] The arches of the bridge have been constructed of stone, whereas the bridge itself is a mixture of stone and mortar.[2] Shapoori Bridge is registered on the list of National Monuments.[1]
Shapuri Bridge پل اشکسه | |
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| Coordinates | 33.468108°N 48.338663°E |
| Locale | Khorramabad, Lorestan province, Iran |
| Other name | Broken bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 312 |
| Height | 10.75 |
| History | |
| Construction end | Sasanian era |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Shapuri Bridge | |
