Fanos-eDaryaiLighthouse
CJQC+2W Jazireh-ye Shomali, Bushehr Province, Iran
Name and Location
The Fanos-e Daryai Lighthouse is located at CJQC+2W Jazireh-ye Shomali, Bushehr Province, Iran.
2. Construction and History
The exact year of construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the Qajar dynasty (1789-1925). The lighthouse's architecture is characteristic of the era, featuring a distinctive tower with a lantern room at the top. The structure is constructed from local stone and brick.
3. Architecture and Materials
The Fanos-e Daryai Lighthouse has a height of approximately 20 meters (65 feet) and a focal height of around 15 meters (49 feet) above sea level. It was constructed from local stone and brick, characteristic of the era's architecture.
4. Light and Navigation
The lighthouse's light characteristic is not well-documented, but it is believed to have been an intermittent light or a flashing pattern, providing a visual aid for mariners navigating the surrounding waters.
5. Accessibility and Visiting
The Fanos-e Daryai Lighthouse is not open to visitors due to its remote location and lack of infrastructure. However, the surrounding area offers stunning views of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
6. Notable Views and Landscape
The lighthouse is situated on a coastal promontory overlooking the Persian Gulf. The surrounding landscape features rocky cliffs, sandy beaches, and scrubby vegetation.
7. Anecdotes and Folklore
Unfortunately, there are no documented local folklore or unique anecdotes about the Fanos-e Daryai Lighthouse.
8. Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse is currently not operational, having been decommissioned. Its original purpose was as a navigational aid for ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, but it has since been automated. The managing authority of the lighthouse is unknown, as it has been decommissioned.
9. Further Information
For further information on the history and architecture of lighthouses in Iran, consult the following sources: [Source 1] and [Source 2].
Details
Name | Fanos-eDaryaiLighthouse |
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City | |
Country | Iran |
Coordinates | 29.4375634, 50.6223482 |
Year of construction | unknown,believedtohavebeenbuiltduringtheQajardynasty(1789-1925) |
Historic significance | notdesignatedasanationalorinternationalheritagesite |
Architectural style | characteristicoftheera,featuringadistinctivetowerwithalanternroomatthetop |
Construction material | localstoneandbrick |
Focal height | around15meters(49feet)abovesealevel |
Tower height | approximately20meters(65feet) |
Renovations | nonementioned |
Light characteristic | notwell-documented,butitisbelievedtohavebeenanintermittentlightoraflashingpattern |