Ain Diwar Bridge

The bridge spans across the Tigris River with black basalt stones forming its structure, displaying one remaining arch from its original three-arch design.

The bridge construction dates back to 1164 AD during Prince Jamal al-Din's rule of Botan Island, marking the final period of the Abbasid era.

Stone carvings on the bridge feature zodiac signs and cavalrymen, representing architectural elements from the Zengid period of Islamic design and engineering.

Located 17 kilometers from Derik in northeastern Syria, the bridge stands near the intersection of Syrian, Iraqi, and Turkish borders.

Research from 2014 revealed the bridge's true origins as entirely Zengid, dispelling previous assumptions about Roman construction at this location.

Made from material: stone

GPS coordinates: 37.31444,42.21556

Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15