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Bridge over Rhyndacus

Location

40.20431, 28.44169

Dating

Initial structure: possibly 4th cent. (donor: Constantine the Great); reconstruction: likely 11th-12th cent. (cf. adjacent Lopadium fortress, dated 1130)

Measurements

L: ca. 200 m; W: ca. 6 m

Abutments, Piers, Arches

The remains of the bridge are only visible at extremely low tide. There are at least 15 piers without breakwaters. The structure is elevated by hollow chambers arranged obliquely to its longitudinal axis.

Material and Technique

Facing of the lower parts composed of small ashlars bonded with mortar. Upper parts are mortared rubble with facing of fieldstone and ashlars of varying sizes. The stone courses are separated by brick courses; many instances of inserted vertical bricks form irregular cloisonné. Arches are composed of alternating stone and brick courses.

Primary Sources

Anna Comnena, Alexias VI,13,2

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Galina Fingarova

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Galina Fingarova

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