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Sepahsalar Old Dam

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Sepahsalar Old Dam

Related to Qazvin city (Qazvin Province)
At a distance of 3 kilometers from the Seyed Ali Khan Dam there is another dyke of stone, known as the Sepahsalar Dam. This was built in 1336 AH. The same was constructed of sculptured stone. Its iron inlets were of great thickness, the remains of which can still be observed.
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The township of Qazvin is bounded by Mazandaran and Gilan provinces on the north, the township of Takestan to the west, and to Bo'inn Zahra in the south, whereas the province of Tehran is to its east. The northern region of township is occupied by the Alborz Mountains ...
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