Arapsu Bridge
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The footbridge across the Arapsu stream
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| Crosses | Arapsu stream |
| Locale | Konyaaltı, Antalya, Turkey |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch bridge |
| Material | Stone |
| Number of spans | 1 |
 Arapsu Bridge
Location in Turkey
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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]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 O'Connor 1993, p. 126
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External links
Media related to Arapsu Bridge at Wikimedia Commons
