History and archaeology / Bridge
Şahruh Bridge
Sarıoğlan, Kayseri
A historic eight-arched bridge 144.5 meters long in the village of Karaözü in Sarıoğlan, commissioned by the Dulkadirid Şahruh Bey.
Its story
The Şahruh Bridge is in the village of Karaözü, attached to the Sarıoğlan district. It has no construction inscription; however, according to the repair inscription dated 1538, the bridge was commissioned by Şahruh Bey, son of Alaüddevle Bozkurt Bey of the Dulkadirid Principality. As Şahruh is known to have been executed in 1480, the bridge is thought to have been completed by that date at the latest; the 1538 repair was commissioned by his son Mehmed Bey. Running east–west, the bridge is 144.5 meters long, 5.6 meters wide and has eight arches. It is believed that leaning your back against the hollowed 'Kulunç Taşı' (Backache Stone) on the parapet relieves aches.
Key facts
- Length
- 144.5 m
- Period
- 15th century, Dulkadirid; 1538 repair
- Admission
- Free
- Number of arches
- 8
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
39.18393, 35.93752
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Şahruh_Köprüsü | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Şahruh_Bridge