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Maiden Bridge or Gizlar Korpusi of Malekan
Address:
Mordag river, between Qaleh Chuq and Qoli Kandi villages, Gavdul-e Markazi rural district, Malekan county, East Azerbaijan, Iran
About: Maiden Bridge or Gizlar Korpusi of Malekan
Maiden Bridge or Gizlar Korpusi or Pol Dokhtaran in Qoli Kandi village is located on “Mardogh” river in central Gavdol rural district and between Qaleh Juq and Qoli Kandi villages in Malekan county. This monument has specific features due to the type of vaults and combination of stone and brick facades. Antiquity of this bridge dates back to Safavid and Qajar eras. This bridge is one of the biggest tourism point and recreation place for travelers and residents of Malekan in holidays and specially Norouz, 13 bedar and summer days.
This remnant has been recorded as one of the national works with register number 22718 in 27th of Esfand, 1386 (2007).
General Specifications
Name
Maiden Bridge or Gizlar Korpusi of Malekan (Pol Dokhtar in persian)
Appellation
Since the water and rain goddess in ancient Iran was a woman called Anahita, most bridges and castles in Iran are named girlish. (Or they are called maiden bridges and castles simply because of how impregnable andunspoilt they have remained throughout history; also in Turkish they are called the bridges or castles of girls.)
Age
Safavid era
Restoration
Qajar era
Special features
It has especial features due to type of its vault and the stone and brick compound of its surface.
Suggestions
Best time to visit
Spring
Access route
Address
Mordag river, between Qaleh Chuq and Qoli Kandi villages, Gavdul-e Markazi rural district, Malekan county, East Azerbaijan, Iran
Facilities
Residence
