Arapsu Bridge
Arapsu Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 36°52′51″N 30°39′34″E / 36.880906°N 30.659346°ECoordinates: 36°52′51″N 30°39′34″E / 36.880906°N 30.659346°E |
Crosses | Arapsu stream |
Locale | Konyaaltı, Antalya, Turkey |
Characteristics | |
Design | Arch bridge |
Material | Stone |
No. of spans | 1 |
Location | |
The Arapsu Bridge is a Roman bridge in Antalya, Turkey. The well-preserved footbridge lies in the Arapsuyu district, 5–6 km west to the city center, at the foot of an ancient mound which is associated with the Greek colony of Olbia.[1]
Partly submerged by a modern weir about 100 m downstream, the exact form of its masonry arch is difficult to determine. According to George Bean, the slightly pointed arch indicates a post-ancient construction date.[1] Colin O'Connor, however, classifies the bridge as a Roman segmental arch bridge, examples of which have survived in the neighbouring province Lycia (such as the Limyra Bridge).[1]
See also[]
- List of Roman bridges
- Roman architecture
- Roman engineering
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c O'Connor 1993, p. 126
Sources[]
- O’Connor, Colin (1993), Roman Bridges, Cambridge University Press, p. 126 (E24), ISBN 0-521-39326-4
- Bean, George E. (1968), Turkey's Southern Shore. An Archaeological Guide, London, p. 111 (fig. 51)
External links[]
Media related to Arapsu Bridge at Wikimedia Commons
Categories:
- Roman bridges in Turkey
- Deck arch bridges
- Stone bridges in Turkey
- Pamphylia
- Buildings and structures in Antalya Province
- Arch bridges in Turkey
- Pedestrian bridges in Turkey