Band-e Kaisar, Iran

Band-e Kaisar, Shustar, Iran. Also known as Valerian's Bridge, this bridge and dam was reputedly constructed by captive Roman soldiers after Sassanian Shah Shapur I's victory over the Roman Emperor. As an overflow dam for the River Karun it forms part of the Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, which is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Aerofilms Collection

Aerofilms Constructed Designated Forms Hydraulic Iran Overflow Persia Reputedly Sassanian Shah Shapur

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