Kravga Bridge, Medieval bridge in Mut, Turkey
Kravga Bridge is a stone arch bridge over the Göksu River in the Mut region. The structure features three arches of varying sizes and spans about 83 meters, with sections of cut stone and rubble masonry.
The structure was built during the Karamanid period between the 14th and 15th centuries. Its foundations came from an earlier Roman or Byzantine bridge that once stood at the same location.
The bridge shows traditional Turkish building methods through its mix of cut stone and rubble masonry in different sections. Walking across it, you can see the craftsmanship that earlier builders used in its construction.
The structure sits about 45 kilometers southeast of Mut and can be reached by country roads. It is directly accessible by the riverbank, though some areas may be harder to reach during high water.
The bridge has two discharge cells and open-spandrel sections that distribute weight and allow floodwater to pass more easily. This design helped it survive centuries of river flooding.
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