Kebar Dam
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The Kebar Dam, located in Persia (modern-day Iran), is an ancient dam built by the Il-Khanid Mongols in the early 14th century. It stands as one of the world's first large-scale thin-arch dams, reaching a height of 26 meters (85 feet). This type of dam uses a curved structure to direct water pressure against the abutments, making it more efficient than earlier designs. While the Kebar Dam itself is significant, the nearby Kurit Dam, also built during the same period, was even taller, reaching 64 meters (210 feet) and holding the record for the world's tallest dam until the 20th century. These structures highlight the advanced engineering capabilities of ancient Persian civilizations in water management and construction.1
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