Qiz Bridge of Mianeh

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The place where Qizil Uzan river reaches the eastern slope of Qaflankuh, between Mianeh-Zanjan road (20 kilometers from Mianeh), Mianeh county, East Azerbaijan, Iran
Qiz Bridge of Mianeh
  • Qiz Bridge of Mianeh
  • Qiz Bridge of Mianeh
  • Qiz Bridge of Mianeh
  • Qiz Bridge of Mianeh
  • Qiz Bridge of Mianeh
  • Qiz Bridge of Mianeh
  • Qiz Bridge of Mianeh
  • Qiz Bridge of Mianeh
  • Qiz Bridge of Mianeh
About: Qiz Bridge of Mianeh

(Qiz Qurpesi) Pol Dokhtar of Mianeh
One of the unique bridges of Iran is the historic bridge named Pol Dokhtar that one day it was considered as key erections in cultural and business interactions to connect east of the world to the east due to locating in international and global path of Silk route (great highway of Khorasan). This bridge has been placed in 20 kilometers from southeast of Mianeh county in east Azerbaijan province. This mason is most likely has been constructed in Safavid era. 
It is necessary to explain that besides the named bridge, in various parts of Iran there are many bridges which are known as Pol Dokhtar that some archeologists know this appellation retrieved from Goddess Anahita, water angle in ancient Persia, and even they believe that a statue of this goddess was placed in one side of the bridge in the past in order to prevent the river’s outburst and destroy of bridge through sanctity of this goddess. 
 

General Specifications
Name
Qiz Bridge of Mianeh
Appellation
It is known as maiden bridge since in ancient Iran the water goddess was a woman named Anahita,
Age
Unknown
Restoration
Last repairs were at 1934 (1313 solar calendar)
Special features
This used to be a very important bridge once upon a time; because it was on the path of the international Silk Road.
Suggestions
Best time to visit
Spring and Summer
Similar relics and places
Similar ancient bridges of Iran
Nearest tourist attractions
Qiz Qalasi
Special Offer
Don't forget to buy from the products and taste the traditional ice-cream while visiting Mianeh.
Access route
Address
The place where Qizil Uzan river reaches the eastern slope of Qaflankuh, between Mianeh-Zanjan road (20 kilometers from Mianeh), Mianeh county, East Azerbaijan, Iran
Facilities
Access to vehicles
Network coverage
Qiz Bridge of Mianeh

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