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]
Arapsu Bridge | |
|---|---|
 The footbridge across the Arapsu stream | |
| Coordinates | 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 | |
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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 edit
References edit
- ^ a b c O'Connor 1993, p. 126
Sources edit
- 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)
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External links edit
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