History and archaeology / Bridge
Çüngüş Bridge
Çüngüş, Diyarbakır
A historic single-span stone bridge with a pointed arch over the Çüngüş Stream, its piers resting on natural rock.
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Its story
There is no inscription on the bridge giving its construction date; it is estimated that, like the Ali Bey Mosque in the district, it was built in the 17th century by Kapıkıran Mehmet Ali Paşa. Built of yellow limestone, the bridge is 18.72 meters long, 5 meters wide and about 15 meters high. Its single pointed arch rests on the rocky ground on both banks. Parts that deteriorated over time were repaired not with the original technique but with rubble stone; marks from different periods can be seen on its upstream face, and older stone remains a little further on. Set within the steep valley of Çüngüş, the bridge offers a short stop to see the district's historic fabric.
Key facts
- Period
- Probably 17th century (Ottoman)
- Material
- Yellow limestone
- Admission
- Free
- Dimensions
- 18.72 m long, 5 m wide, 15.2 m high
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
Location
38.21250, 39.28796
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87%C3%BCng%C3%BC%C5%9F_K%C3%B6pr%C3%BCs%C3%BC | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q91900257 | https://kulturenvanteri.com/?p=234688 | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87%C3%BCng%C3%BC%C5%9F