Çobandede Bridge

The Çobandede Bridge spans 130 meters across the Aras River with six visible arches constructed from black, red, and gray cut stones.

Built in the late 13th century during the Mongol occupation of Anatolia, the bridge received its name from Chupan, a Mongol general involved in its construction.

The bridge features Armenian inscriptions documented in 1865 by Archimandrite Timeteos, indicating repairs made under the supervision of St. Mary's monastery.

Located 100 kilometers from Erzurum city and 20 kilometers east of Köprüköy, the bridge stands at a strategic point where two tributaries of the Aras River meet.

The structure underwent multiple restorations, including repairs by the Turkish army between 1946 and 1948, with one of its seven original arches now buried underground.

Location: Köprüköy

GPS coordinates: 39.96985,41.88863

Latest update: March 11, 2025 06:14