Davazdah Cheshmeh Bridge
| Davazdah Cheshmeh | |
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| Crosses | Haraz River[1] |
| Locale | Amol, Iran |
| Official name | Davazdah Cheshmeh |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch bridge |
| Material | Stone and Bricks |
| Total length | 120.01 metres (393.7 ft) |
| Width | 40.06 metres (131.4 ft) |
| Number of spans | 12 |
Davazdah Cheshmeh Bridge (Persian: پل دوازده چشمه), or name Davazdah Pelleh (Persian: دوازده پله; is one of the six bridges of Amol, Iran and the longest bridge on Haraz River with the total length of 127.40 metres (418.0 ft). The same was constructed in the 18th century. was brought under repair in the 19th century. It is highly ranked as being one of the most famous examples of Iranian bridge design.[2]
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