History and archaeology / Bridge
Haburman Bridge
Çermik, Diyarbakır
A single large-arched stone bridge over the Sinek Stream, commissioned in 1179–80 by the Artuqid princess Zübeyde Hatun.
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Its story
The Haburman Bridge, also known as the Çermik Bridge, spans the Sinek Stream, a tributary of the Euphrates. According to its inscription, it was commissioned in 575 (1179–80) by Zübeyde Hatun, daughter of the Mardin Artuqid ruler Necmeddin Alpi, in the reign of her brother Kutbüddin İlgazi II. The roughly 107-meter-long bridge's main arch, with a span of 19.5 meters, is balanced by small relieving arches on either side; the main material is cut limestone, with brick used in places. Repaired in 1927, the bridge was closed to vehicle traffic in 2010 when a new bridge was built beside it. Care should be taken when walking on its upper surface, which has no railings; there are also warnings against carving writing on the stones.
Key facts
- Period
- 1179–80 (Artuqid)
- Admission
- Free
- Getting there
- Çermik district center
- Visit duration
- 20 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
Location
38.13112, 39.44235
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://islamansiklopedisi.org.tr/haburman-koprusu | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haburman_Bridge | https://kulturenvanteri.com/yer/haburman-koprusu/ | https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/12877561211