Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System

Address:
South of Gargar Polband and Shariati street, between Gargar Band to Ayar tower Band, Shushtar, county, Khuzestan province, Iran
Visiting time:
Spring & Summer: 8 am to 8 pm. Autumn & Winter: 8 am to 6 pm.
Weekly holiday:
It does not have.
Annual holidays:
9th and 10th of Moharram, 28 Safar, 21th of Ramazan , 25th of Shavval( these are dates on the lunar calender) 14th Khordad (solar calender), 22th of Bahman
Entrance fee(Iranian):
30000 Rials
Intrance fee(Foreigners):
200000 Rials
About: Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System

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 Archeologist) Book of Travels, this complex has been mentioned as the largest industrial complex before the Industrial Revolution. Shushtar Waterfalls and Mills Complex has been built along “the Gerger River” which is among technical and engineering masterpieces of ancient time. Gerger River has been artificially built and it is said that it was constructed at Ardeshir Babakan’s reign, the Sassanid king. 
Shushtar Waterfalls and Mills Complex is a technical and engineering masterpiece in the world. This engineering masterpiece is unique not only in Iran but also in the world. 
Shushtar Waterfalls and Mills Complex was registered in the list of Iran’s National Heritage in 1998 under the registration number of 2181. 
This complex was also registered in UNESCO World Heritage as the tenth Iranian monument in 2009 by fulfilling criteria 1, 2, and 5 under the name of Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System and under the registration number of 1315.

General Specifications
Name
Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System
Age
Achaemenid to the Sassanid era (most of which were constructed in the Sassanid era.)
Restoration
Qajar era
Special features
Mill's waste waters, in the form of beautiful artifical waterfalls, are poured into a pond like area; which has created an eye-catching sight.
UNESCO World Heritage
Suggestions
Important parts to visit
Pay tips, to see the operation of one of the water mills.
Best time to visit
Spring
Duration of visit
One hour to one day
Similar relics and places
There are no similar examples of it in the world, it's unique.
Nearest tourist attractions
Salasel Castle, Band-e Kaisar
Special Offer
You can try delicious food and tea or coffee in Abshar restaurant next to this place.
Access route
Address
South of Gargar Polband and Shariati street, between Gargar Band to Ayar tower Band, Shushtar, county, Khuzestan province, Iran
Facilities
Access for the disabled with wheelchair
Parking
WC
Residence
Restaurant
Network coverage
Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System
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