Sika Water Mills – Shushtar

The Shadravan Bridge runs parallel to the newly constructed bridge located on the Shooshtar-Dezful Road. This ancient bridge is a relic of Sassanid period (Shahpour I ). One of the conditions that Kaiser of Rome and his soldiers could be set free was the construction of Shadravan Bridge, and this...

One of the most important elements constituting the initial core of each ancient city is its military castle or fortress. The fortress of each city is usually where the king or rulers reside. Shushtar was of utmost importance as the capital of Khuzestan Povince due to its historical values. As well...

The ancient bazaar of Shooshtar is known as Qeisariyeh. Construction of this bazaar dates back to the times when Kaiser of Rome was captive in the hands of Shahpour Sassanid. Its architectural structure is cross shaped. It is a covered bazaar with some sutures for the passage of light. In the past,...

Mizan or Shapour Dam is a relic of Sassanide era and divides the Karoon River into western and eastern sections. This dam is semi-circular in shape with two diverting arms or prolongations which deviates a part of the Karoon water to flow along the eastern region known as the Gerger river, and the...

The Shooshtar Waterfalls are considered to be an attractive historical site. They are located alongside a branch of the Gerger, near Sika. These waterfalls were constructed in the year 1233 AH, in order to protect the Mizan Dam. In the same year in order to prevent the destruction of the dam,...

The ancient city of Dastova is located 3 km. south of Shooshtar, alongside the Dariyoon stream. According to evidences, Dastova city was constructed during the Parthian rule by 'Shilhak Inshushinak'. But in the early Islamic era, this city became deserted and forlorn. The writer of the book 'Al...

At the vicinity of Shooshtar there are a number of mineral water springs, out of which the mineral water spring of Gorab Village is famous. This vicinity was held sacred. People who have suffered from any pain used to gather here. The water is useful for treating skin diseases, eczema and...

Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System is a series of bridges, dams, mills, waterfalls, canals, and huge tunnels for leading water that work together. They were used from Achaemenid to Sassanid periods to take advantage of water more. In Jane Dieulafoy’s (French Archaeologist) Book of Travels, this...

In 'Dar-e-Abbas' locality of Shooshtar, there is a comparatively old house that till the year 1970 was utilized as a school (the Ardeshir school). The peripheral stone and plaster work of windows are spectacularly interesting which display the delicate craftsmanship of the Qajar period.

Construction of the central mosque in the ancient city of Shushtar started after the conquer of Muslims and peoples’ conversion to Islam in 859 during the 13th Abbasi Khalifa “Al-Mo’tez Bellah Al-Motevakel” who used to reign at the time of Imam Hassan Askari(praise be upon her) and it was...

This tomb is located on an elevation in the south of Shooshtar, around which is an old cemetery. Its stone entrance is related to the Safavid era. The tall portal has two minarets on either side and these are adorned with tile work. This Imamzadeh also has a quaint wooden door which dates to 1035...

This edifice is related to the late Qajar period. From its garden the Shateit River and its surroundings can be observed. The walls and ceilings of this house have been decorated by brick work. Its large Shabestan (nocturnal praying area) has fine and beautiful brick made pillars. This house will...