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{{Short description|Double-level arch bridge located in Isfahan, Iran}}
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{{Infobox bridge
|bridge_name = Si-o-se-pol
|image = [[File:33‌ Bridges 3.jpg|250px]]
|crosses = [[Zayanderud]]
|locale = [[Isfahan]], [[Iran]]
|designer =
|design = [[Arch bridge]], double-deck
|material = [[Rock (geology)|Stone]] and [[brick]]
|spans = 33
|mainspan = {{convert|5.60|m}}
|length = {{convert|297.76|m}}
|width = {{convert|14.75|m}}
|begin = 1599
|complete = 1602
| coordinates = {{WikidataCoord|display=it}}
| mapframe-zoom = 15
}}
The '''Allahverdi Khan Bridge''' ({{lang-fa|پل الله‌وردی خان}}), popularly known as '''Si-o-se-pol''' ({{lang-fa|سی‌وسه‌پل|lit=[the] bridge of thirty-three [spans]}}),<ref name="Iranica">{{cite encyclopedia |title=Isfahan x. Monuments (5) Bridges |encyclopedia=Encyclopædia Iranica |date=5 April 2012 |orig-year=15 December 2007 |publisher=Bibliotheca Persica Press |location=New York City |url=http://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/isfahan-x5-bridges |volume=XIV |last1=Babaie |first1=Sussan |last2=Haug |first2=Robert |editor-last=Yarshater |editor-first=Ehsan |access-date=25 September 2015 |series=1}}</ref> is the largest of the eleven historical [[bridge]]s on the [[Zayanderud]], the largest river of the [[Iranian Plateau]], in [[Isfahan]], [[Iran]].<ref>{{cite book |title=Iran |last=Wagret |first=Paul |year=1977 |publisher=Nagel Publishers |location=Geneva |isbn=2-8263-0026-1 |pages=226 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hzsjAAAAMAAJ}}</ref>


The bridge was built in the early 17th century to serve as both a bridge and a [[dam]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.tehrantimes.com/news/419696/Drought-poses-no-threat-to-Isfahan-s-Si-o-Se-Pol-official |title=Drought poses no threat to Isfahan's Si-o-Se-Pol: official |work=Tehran Times |date=25 December 2017}}</ref> It is a popular recreational gathering place, and is one of the most famous examples of Iran's [[Safavid art|Safavid architecture]].

==History==
Si-o-se-pol (meaning the bridge of 33 Persian) was built between 1599 and 1602,<ref name="Structurae">{{cite web |url=https://structurae.net/structures/allahverdi-khan-bridge |title=Allahverdi Khan Bridge |work=Structurae |access-date=27 July 2018}}</ref> under the reign of [[Abbas I of Persia|Abbas I]], the fifth [[Safavid dynasty|Safavid]] king ([[shah]]) of Iran. It was constructed under the supervision of [[Allahverdi Khan|Allahverdi Khan Undiladze]], the commander-in-chief of the armies, who was of [[Iranian Georgians|Georgian]] origin, and was also named after him.<ref>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=v4Yr4foWFFgC |title=Iran Under the Safavids |first=Roger |last=Savory |publisher=Cambridge University Press |page=170 |year=2007 |isbn=978-0521042512}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last1=Baker |first1=Patricia L. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=RT0bAgAAQBAJ&dq=Allahverdi+Khan+Bridge&pg=PA130 |title=Iran |last2=Smith |first2=Hilary |last3=Oleynik |first3=Maria |date=2014 |publisher=Bradt Travel Guides |isbn=978-1-84162-402-0 |language=en}}</ref> The bridge served particularly as a connection between the mansions of the elite, as well as a link to the city's vital [[Iranian Armenians|Armenian]] neighborhood of [[New Julfa]].<ref name="Iranica"/>

In years of drought (2000–02 and 2013), the river was dammed upstream to provide water for [[Yazd]] province.<ref name=":0" />
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Si-o-se Pol, Isfahan, Irán, 2016-09-19, DD 07-15 HDR PAN.jpg|[[Panoramic photography]] of the bridge
Si-o-se Pol, Isfahan, Irán, 2016-09-19, DD 07-15 HDR PAN.jpg|[[Panoramic photography]] of the bridge
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==Structure==
==Structure==
The bridge has a total length of {{convert|297.76|m}} and a total width of {{convert|14.75|m|}}. It is a vaulted arch bridge consisting of two superimposed rows of 33 [[arch]]es, from whence its popular name of ''Si-o-se-pol'' comes, and is made of stone. The longest span is about {{convert|5.60|m}}.<ref name="Structurae">{{cite web |title=Allahverdi Khan Bridge |url=https://structurae.net/structures/allahverdi-khan-bridge |access-date=27 July 2018 |work=Structurae}}</ref> The interior of Si-o-se-pol was originally decorated with paintings, which were often described by travelers as erotic.<ref name="Iranica">{{cite encyclopedia |title=Isfahan x. Monuments (5) Bridges |encyclopedia=Encyclopædia Iranica |publisher=Bibliotheca Persica Press |location=New York City |url=http://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/isfahan-x5-bridges |access-date=25 September 2015 |date=5 April 2012 |orig-year=15 December 2007 |editor-last=Yarshater |editor-first=Ehsan |series=1 |volume=XIV |last2=Haug |first2=Robert |last1=Babaie |first1=Sussan}}</ref>
The bridge has a total length of {{convert|297.76|m}} and a total width of {{convert|14.75|m|}}. It is a vaulted arch bridge consisting of two superimposed rows of 33 [[arch]]es, from whence its popular name of ''Si-o-se-pol'' comes, and is made of stone. The longest span is about {{convert|5.60|m}}.<ref name="Structurae"/> The interior of Si-o-se-pol was originally decorated with paintings, which were often described by travelers as erotic.<ref name="Iranica"/>


There is a larger base plank at the start of the bridge, under which the [[Zayanderud]] flows, supporting a [[tea house]], which is nowadays abandoned.{{citation needed |date=May 2017}}
There is a larger base plank at the start of the bridge, under which the [[Zayanderud]] flows, supporting a [[tea house]], which is nowadays abandoned.{{citation needed |date=May 2017}}

Revision as of 16:02, 2 October 2023

Si-o-se-pol
Coordinates32°38′41.53″N 51°40′3.32″E / 32.6448694°N 51.6675889°E / 32.6448694; 51.6675889
CrossesZayanderud
LocaleIsfahan, Iran
Characteristics
DesignArch bridge, double-deck
MaterialStone and brick
Total length297.76 metres (976.9 ft)
Width14.75 metres (48.4 ft)
Longest span5.60 metres (18.4 ft)
No. of spans33
History
Construction start1599
Construction end1602
Location
Map

The Allahverdi Khan Bridge (Template:Lang-fa), popularly known as Si-o-se-pol (Template:Lang-fa),[1] is the largest of the eleven historical bridges on the Zayanderud, the largest river of the Iranian Plateau, in Isfahan, Iran.[2]

The bridge was built in the early 17th century to serve as both a bridge and a dam.[3] It is a popular recreational gathering place, and is one of the most famous examples of Iran's Safavid architecture.

History

Si-o-se-pol (meaning the bridge of 33 Persian) was built between 1599 and 1602,[4] under the reign of Abbas I, the fifth Safavid king (shah) of Iran. It was constructed under the supervision of Allahverdi Khan Undiladze, the commander-in-chief of the armies, who was of Georgian origin, and was also named after him.[5][6] The bridge served particularly as a connection between the mansions of the elite, as well as a link to the city's vital Armenian neighborhood of New Julfa.[1]

In years of drought (2000–02 and 2013), the river was dammed upstream to provide water for Yazd province.[6]

Structure

The bridge has a total length of 297.76 metres (976.9 ft) and a total width of 14.75 metres (48.4 ft). It is a vaulted arch bridge consisting of two superimposed rows of 33 arches, from whence its popular name of Si-o-se-pol comes, and is made of stone. The longest span is about 5.60 metres (18.4 ft).[4] The interior of Si-o-se-pol was originally decorated with paintings, which were often described by travelers as erotic.[1]

There is a larger base plank at the start of the bridge, under which the Zayanderud flows, supporting a tea house, which is nowadays abandoned.[citation needed]

  • A 17th-century drawing of Si-o-se-pol by Jean Chardin.
    A 17th-century drawing of Si-o-se-pol by Jean Chardin.
  • Benches and tables next to Si-o-se-pol.
    Benches and tables next to Si-o-se-pol.
  • A view of the arches under Si-o-se-pol.
    A view of the arches under Si-o-se-pol.
  • Si-o-se-pol in December 2015.
    Si-o-se-pol in December 2015.
  • Si-o-se-pol's view of the Zayanderud.
    Si-o-se-pol's view of the Zayanderud.
  • The statue of Allahverdi Khan, next to the bridge.
    The statue of Allahverdi Khan, next to the bridge.
  • Si-o-se-pol at night.
    Si-o-se-pol at night.
  • Si-o-se-pol's walkway at night.
    Si-o-se-pol's walkway at night.
  • April 2019
    April 2019

Transportation

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Babaie, Sussan; Haug, Robert (5 April 2012) [15 December 2007]. "Isfahan x. Monuments (5) Bridges". In Yarshater, Ehsan (ed.). Encyclopædia Iranica. 1. Vol. XIV. New York City: Bibliotheca Persica Press. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
  2. ^ Wagret, Paul (1977). Iran. Geneva: Nagel Publishers. p. 226. ISBN 2-8263-0026-1.
  3. ^ "Drought poses no threat to Isfahan's Si-o-Se-Pol: official". Tehran Times. 25 December 2017.
  4. ^ a b "Allahverdi Khan Bridge". Structurae. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
  5. ^ Savory, Roger (2007). Iran Under the Safavids. Cambridge University Press. p. 170. ISBN 978-0521042512.
  6. ^ a b Baker, Patricia L.; Smith, Hilary; Oleynik, Maria (2014). Iran. Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 978-1-84162-402-0.

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