Penkalas Bridge, Roman stone bridge in Çavdarhisar, Turkey.
Penkalas Bridge is a Roman stone structure that spans the Kocaçay River, a tributary of the Adirnaz. The structure features multiple arches built in the style typical of Roman construction and remains largely intact today.
The structure was built in the middle of the 2nd century and was part of the Roman road network that crossed the region. It served as an important connection point for trade routes between different settlements in the Roman province.
The bridge shows how Romans incorporated river crossings into their trade networks and connected the region. Visitors can see today how this structure shaped daily life in ancient times by allowing people and goods to cross the water.
The structure is located in a rural area near Çavdarhisar and can be reached on foot by following a short walking trail. The best time to visit is outside the hottest summer months, when the terrain around the river is more pleasant to explore.
The bridge connected the ancient city of Aizanoi directly to surrounding territories and shows how tightly interwoven local Roman centers were. This particular link proved crucial for the economic organization of the ancient world in this region.
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