Malabadi Bridge

Malabadi Bridge, located in Silvan district of Diyarbakır, is an engineering marvel from the Artuqid period. Built in 1147, the bridge stands out as one of the widest stone arched bridges in the world. Malabadi Bridge has the widest arch among the stone bridges in Turkey and the Near East. The bridge is within the borders of Diyarbakır province. On each side of the arch, there are two rooms on the inside used as shelters by caravans and passengers, especially during the harsh days of winter. It is said that these rooms, which were also used by the bridge guards, were previously connected to the bottom of the road by corridors, and that the footsteps of the incoming caravans could be heard from further away through these corridors. Rising over the Tigris River, this historical structure is a unique example of both engineering and art with its architectural elegance and balanced design.

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