Tunnel beneath Persian Gulf Martyrs Lake, under construction

Construction effort at Persian Gulf Martyrs Lake in Tehran's District 22, an area of massive development. Tracked excavator seen working site before tunnel entrance at right.

View atop concrete section leading toward constructed tunnel below

At right: concrete-related silos situated at the Persian Gulf Martyrs Lake tunnel construction site

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Published on Jul 14, 2013 by Arash Khazraee on YouTube

Social scene at Chitgar artificial lake in Tehran

Women sit at steps before recently constructed Chitgar Lake

Chitgar Lake and its surrounding park appear well attended

Lighted fountains appear to be the childrens' favorite

Carriage rides for hire

Safety vests evident for boat revelers on the lake

Senior citizen engaged in kite flying. Note ongoing construction in the distance.

Onset of dusk at the lake's park walkway

Children at play on the swordfish sculpture

View of the lake's walkway circuit

Ornamental garden with multi-lighted sculpture in the distance

 

Even at night kids can't seem to get enough of the lighted fountains

 Photos: Hamid Faragallah on Facebook