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Home » Attractions » Khuzestan Province » Shushtar » Mizan Dam

Mizan Dam

  • Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Listing
  • Address : Sherafat Blvd., Shushtar
  • Opening Hours : 24h
  • Entrance Fee : Free
  • Historical Period(s) : Sassanid
  • Tel. : -
  • Recommended Time to Spend : 30 min.
Mizan Dam, Shushtar , Khuzestan
Mizan Dam, Shushtar , Khuzestan
Mizan Dam, Shushtar , Khuzestan
Mizan Dam, Shushtar , Khuzestan
Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System
  • Khuzestan Province
  • Shushtar

Built during Sassanid era (224-651AD), it still regulates Karun river’s water and distributes it into Gargar and Shatit river branches with a ratio of 1/3 and 2/3. The dam is part of the UNESCO World Heritage registered site of Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System.

The dam is designed to limit the water discharge in Gargar canal at 1/3 of the total discharge of Karun and transfer the remainder to Shatit branch. This has a fundamental role in powering downstream water-mills and irrigation system.

Remains of a tower called Kolah Farangi can be seen on a hill overlooking this dam. It has an octagonal floor-plan and is believed to be used and monitoring site for water regulation.

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