Misis Bridge, Roman bridge in Yakapınar, Turkey
Misis Bridge is a stone structure with nine arches spanning the Ceyhan River for about 133 meters with a width of 6.5 meters. It rises approximately 16 meters above the water level.
A Roman emperor ordered construction of this bridge in the fourth century, and a Byzantine emperor later carried out major repairs. The structure reflects engineering from both periods.
The bridge features in local oral traditions about someone who lost knowledge of a precious remedy while crossing the river at this spot. These stories remain part of how people in the region connect to the structure.
The bridge is located outside Adana city and is accessible by regular bus service from the urban center. Once you arrive, the area is easy to explore on foot.
In earlier times, the bridge was deliberately damaged by groups seeking to control trade and tax revenue at the crossing. This tactic reveals how economically important the river passage was for the region.
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