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Balarood Dam

in Dezful city | Khuzestan province
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Balarood Dam

Related to Dezful city (Khuzestan Province)
The same is a relic from the Sassanide period and was constructed on the Dezful River (a tributary of Dez River). The relic consists of a large room and two smaller rooms with their foundation pillars in water. It is made of stone, brick and a mixture of gypsum and ash.
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The township of Dezful lies at a distance of 721 km. from Tehran, and is located to the north of Khuzestan province. Generally, it has a desert like and comparatively dry weather with hot summers and moderate winters. The word Dezful has been derived from the words 'Dejpol' ...
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