Zayandeh Rud

I am sorry for the events that caused this river to dry up

The Zayandeh starts in the Zard-Kuh subrange of the Zagros Mountains in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province. It flows 400 kilometres (249 mi) eastward before ending in the Gavkhouni swamp, a seasonal salt lake, southeast of Isfahan (Esfahan) city.

The Zayandeh used to have significant flow all year long, unlike many of Iran's rivers which are seasonal, but today runs dry due to water extraction before reaching the city of Esfahan. In the early 2010s, the lower reaches of the river dried out completely after several years of seasonal dry-outs.[2]

The Zayandeh River basin has an area of 41,500 square kilometres (16,000 sq mi), altitude from 3,974 metres (13,038 ft) to 1,466 metres (4,810 ft), an average rain fall of 130 millimetres (5 in) and a monthly average temperature of 3 °C (37 °F) to 29 °C (84 °F). There are 2,700 square kilometres (1,000 sq mi) of irrigated land in the Zayandeh River basin, with water derived from the nine main hydraulic units of the Zayandeh River, wells, qanat and springs in lateral valleys. Zayandeh River water gave life to the people of central Iran mainly in Isfahan and Yazd provinces. Before the drying-out, water diverted per person was 240 litres (63 US gallons/53 imp gallons) per day in urban areas and 150 litres (40 US gallons/33 imp gallons) per day in villages.[3] In the 1970s, the flow of the river was estimated at 1.2 cubic kilometres (0.3 cu mi) per annum, or 38 cubic metres (1,340 cu ft) per second.[4]

One of the most famous rivers which is made more beautiful with the lot of civil structures over it on the path through Isfahan province. Bridges, ecosystems, touristic areas, beautiful views and green areas beside the river make a memorable experience for your family in the trip. Take a walk beside the river and have a relax.

Oh my god
This Town very great 👍 👌
Iran is old country.
There are very beautiful mosque and building😍😍nice
I like it

I havent been there but loved the place after viewing in google Map.what a place.Some afternoon with a Iranian tea and in front Zayandeh River.Just an life time view i could die for.

Isfahan is an ancient city located on the Zayande Rud river. Unfortunately, because of the recent mismanagement this river has turned into a seasonal one.

People have lived on the banks of Zayandeh River for thousands of years. The earliest evidence of human occupation along the River is found in a cave site called Qaleh Bozi near Dizicheh at SW of Isfahan. More than 40,000 years ago, groups of Paleolithic hunters (Neanderthals) used Qaleh Bozi caves as shelter for seasonal or temporary occupations and left their stone tools and bones of hunted animals.

The lifeblood of Iran millions of people would not survive without this beautiful river which transforms every metre of landed touches

Very beautiful river with many historical bridge from 2500 years ago.

Because of excessing water withrawal for farming its is dried

Take advantage of scenery while water flows as due to water shortage, there are dry spells.

A magical place. I miss it every now and then

Most beautiful place in the world

It was an amazing experience

It's beautiful

Nice place

beautifull river visit it

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