Boz Dam, Ancient dam in Kukherd District, Iran.
Boz Dam is a stone water management structure built across a valley in the Kukherd District to hold back water for the surrounding region. The structure divides the landscape between two mountain ranges and creates a reservoir that serves local irrigation needs.
The dam was built between 1100 and 1103, showing the engineering knowledge available during that time in the region. This construction method reflects how water management techniques were advanced for its era.
The dam stands as an Iranian National Heritage site and archaeological treasure, reflecting the technological innovations of Persian water management systems.
The reservoir holds a large amount of water to irrigate farmland throughout the surrounding area. The landscape is easiest to understand during growing season, when water flow and farm activity are most visible.
The structure combines a 99-meter-wide base with precise positioning at coordinates 27°03′51.38″N and 54°30′17.70″E in the Hormozgan Province.
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