Tourism route planned for Shushtar aquatic structures
The head of the World Heritage Site of Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System Amin Mahdavikia said that a tourism route has been planned in this area.
The Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System is one the most amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Located in southwestern Iran, near the city of Ahvaz, it is a combination of dams, manmade rivers, bridges, mills, and even a castle, built 2,500 years ago, on the Karun River, Iran’s longest river.
He said that when this operation is finished, there will be a massive change in this world historical site.
“During several visits to this area, based on professional studies, we have decided to use this construction plan in order to develop tourism in this area,” he added, highlighting the fact that Shushtar, a county in Khuzestan Province, contains 18 historical heritage sites and draws many tourists to the area.
Explaining the purpose of this plan, he noted that the building process starts from Kolah Farangi to Salasel Castle.
“Introducing the historical values of this site and the connection between them will help keep this monument safe, while prioritizing this project for residents and tourists in this area to improve their quality of life, expand their abilities, and find weak spots, which are all the main goals of this project,” he stated.
He claimed that there will be resorts built for tourist accommodations along the road. He said that another positive aspect of this plan is traffic reduction in roads, making it easier for travelers to approach their destinations. It will also make the area of this region safer for residents, along with the capabality of visiting three sites at the same time.