Şekerpınarı Bridge, Roman bridge in Taurus Mountains, Turkey.
Şekerpınarı Bridge is a Roman stone structure measuring 83 meters in length that crosses Çakıtsuyu Creek, connecting Ulukışla district in Niğde Province to Pozantı district in Adana Province. Today it carries both road and rail traffic, positioned between Turkish state highway D.750 and the railway line.
The bridge was built during the late Roman Empire and later served as a customs station for the Karamanids during the 14th and 15th centuries. Its location on this key mountain crossing made it strategically important for controlling trade routes.
The name Şekerpınarı refers to a spring nearby that has long been a meeting point for locals and travelers passing through. People stop here to drink water and rest, making it a natural waypoint on journeys through the region.
The bridge is located roughly 5.5 kilometers from Pozantı and is easily accessible from the main road. You can visit on foot, but be aware of the active railway line running nearby.
The bridge is built from yellowish cut stone following Roman engineering techniques, with a single arch spanning about 10 meters. This specific construction method shows how Roman engineers adapted their building techniques to the mountain terrain.
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