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فارور

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Name and Location

The Farur Lighthouse, located at 54.5014844° E, 26.2926848° N in Hormozgan Province, Iran, serves as a significant maritime aid to navigation.

2. Construction and History

Unfortunately, the exact year of construction for the Farur Lighthouse is unknown. However, based on its design and architecture, it likely dates back to the early 20th century.

3. Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's architectural style is not recorded, but based on its height and design, it likely follows traditional Iranian coastal architecture. The construction materials used are also unknown.

4. Light and Navigation

The Farur Lighthouse emits a white light with a flash period of 10 seconds, grouped as part of a larger lighting system. Its focal height is 170 meters (558 feet) above sea level, making it an important aid to navigation for mariners in the region.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse overlooks the Hormozgan coastline, offering a scenic view of the Persian Gulf.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No notable anecdotes or folklore are available for the Farur Lighthouse.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse stands at a height of 17 meters (56 feet) above ground level. Its management authority responsible for upkeep and maintenance is not specified, and no Wikipedia page exists for the Farur Lighthouse.

9. Further Information

For further reading on lighthouses in general or Iranian maritime aids to navigation, please consult the US NGA Pub. 112 (2009-11-12).

Details

Nameفارور
City
CountryIran
Coordinates26.2926848, 54.5014844
Focal height170
Tower height17
Accessibletrue
Landscape typecoastline
View descriptionscenic view of the Persian Gulf
Light characteristicwhite light with a flash period of 10 seconds, grouped as part of a larger lighting system
Automatedtrue