Shapuri Bridge () or Broken Bridge () (in Luri: طاقِ پیلِ اِشکِسَه) is a Sasanian era historic bridge south of

Khorramabad Khorramabad (; ) is a city in the Central District of Khorramabad County, Lorestan province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district. Situated in a scenic valley surrounded by mountains, the city lies approx ...

Lorestan province Lorestan province () is one of the 31 provinces of Iran. Its capital is the city of Khorramabad. Lorestan is in the western part of the country in the Zagros Mountains and covers an area of 28,392 km2. In 2014 it was placed in Region ...

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. The bridge has 28

arch An arch is a curved vertical structure spanning an open space underneath it. Arches may support the load above them, or they may perform a purely decorative role. As a decorative element, the arch dates back to the 4th millennium BC, but stru ...

es, of which only 6 remain, and 27 Pile bridges, each 61 square meters; five of its arches are intact and the others have been destroyed by natural factors. The arches of the bridge have been constructed of

stone In geology, rock (or stone) is any naturally occurring solid mass or aggregate of minerals or mineraloid matter. It is categorized by the minerals included, its Chemical compound, chemical composition, and the way in which it is formed. Rocks ...

, whereas the bridge itself is a mixture of stone and mortar. Shapoori Bridge is registered on the list of National Monuments.

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Buildings and structures in Khorramabad Bridges in Iran Sasanian architecture Tourist attractions in Khorramabad Buildings and structures on the Iran National Heritage List {{Lorestan-geo-stub