Bridge at Nimreh

The Bridge at Nimreh extends 25 meters across Wadi al-Liwa, featuring a single arch span of 6.73 meters constructed with basalt blocks.

Built during the 3rd century AD, this Roman bridge formed part of an infrastructure network developed after Emperor Trajan's annexation of the Hauran region in 106 AD.

The bridge represents Roman engineering techniques in Syria, incorporating three parallel transversal arches that influenced later architectural designs in the Hauran region.

Located 10 kilometers southeast of Shahba at coordinates 32.833263, 36.691638, the bridge maintains its original stone pavement made of smoothed basalt.

The structure employs ashlar masonry without mortar and includes a slight curve at its western end, demonstrating advanced Roman construction methods.

Length: 25 m

Made from material: stone

GPS coordinates: 32.83326,36.69164

Latest update: March 8, 2025 18:03