Delal Bridge

Delal, Zakho Bridge, Pira Delal or Pirdí Delal ("The Bridge Delal" in Kurdish), informally known also as Pira Berî, is an ancient stone bridge over the Khabur river in the town of Zakho, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The bridge is about 115 metres long and 16 metres high.

Delal

Pira Delal
Delal Bridge
Coordinates37°08′10″N 42°41′42″E
CrossesLittle Khabur
Official namePira Delal
Characteristics
MaterialCarved limestone
Total length115 meters
Width5 meters
Heightmax. 16 meters
No. of spans5
Statistics
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