Devegeçidi Bridge, Medieval stone bridge in Diyarbakır Province, Turkey
Devegeçidi Bridge is a medieval stone structure spanning the Devegeçidi River in Diyarbakır Province. It features seven graduated arches that decrease in size toward the edges, with the overall crossing measured at approximately 95 steps in length.
The bridge was built in 1218 by the Artuqid dynasty under Mahmûd bin Muhammed bin Karaarslan. Architect Ca'fer bin Mahmûd el-Halebî designed this crossing, which has remained an important link in the region ever since.
Three inscriptions decorate the bridge, including religious texts and dedications to its patron and architect. Walking across it, visitors can see these carved details and understand how important this structure was to the region.
The bridge sits about 20 kilometers north of Diyarbakır and continues to function as a crossing connecting the city to northern regions. The location is easily reached and offers good views of the surrounding landscape.
The structure features arches that decrease in size, with the largest spanning about 13.70 meters (45 feet), showing advanced engineering techniques from the 1200s. This carefully calculated arrangement allows the bridge to distribute weight evenly and has enabled it to survive for over 8 centuries.
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