Shushtar
Shushtar's ancient hydraulic network — a system of waterways, tunnels, and mills centred on the Band-e Kaisar, Iran's first dam bridge — is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and remains the city's defining feature. This city in Khuzestan province, a few hours from the provincial capital Ahvaz, grew around that irrigation system, which shaped its agricultural history for centuries. The surrounding landscape offers scenic viewpoints, and the city sits directly on the water.
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- Population77,507
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.4 km2.7 mi
Shushtar: quick answers
Where is Shushtar?
Shushtar is in Iran, about 83 km51 miles in a straight line from Ahvāz.
How do you get to Shushtar?
The nearest airport is Masjed Soleyman (QMJ), about 1 hr 16 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Shushtar?
The warmest month is July, averaging 39°C102°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 12°C53°F. The wettest month is December, with about 108 mm4.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Shushtar?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 4 restaurants, 7 cafés and 18 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Shushtar?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Dezful.