Historical Bridges and Caravansaries, Fars
Abbasi Bridge, Lar
This bridge was built on the east of the Shoor River during the Safavid period. It had seven columns, possibly most of which are still remain. This bridge has been basically repaired many times.
Ali-ebne Hamzeh Bridge, Abadeh
This bridge is located between Shiraz - Esfahan. It was built on Khoshk River of Shiraz, in the Al-e-Boyeh era and has been repaired for many times. The final repair and construction works have been performed in the Karim Khan Zand period (1185 A.H.).
Band-e-Amir Bridge, Marvdasht
In the south-east of the Marvdasht plains, and across the Korr River, a very fortified dam was made, the bridge of which is called Band-e-Amir.
This bridge, being an important monument of the early centuries of Islam, related to the Azododoleh-ye-Daylami period.
Sassanid Caravansary, Firooz Abad
This caravansary is located at 3 km. south of the Sassanid Fire Temple in Firooz Abad. It probably dates back to the Sassanid era. It consists of a large court surrounded by many rooms. The rooms are made with the characteristic architecture of the Sassanid era. They are blocked on three sideds, and the other side opens to the court of the caravansary.
Sassanid Road, Firooz Abad
The road between Firooz Abad and Darabgerd was discovered in 1960. Here, some buildings are seen which belong to the Sassanid era, e.g., Kerateh and Zaq Fire Temples.
Other Historical Bridges, Caravansaries and Roads, Fars
Other historical bridges are the following: Khan Bridge (Marvdasht), Peerin Bridge (Peerin Valley) and Abguineh Bridge (Kazeroon).
Source: chnpress.com
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