History and archaeology / Bridge
Clandras Bridge
Karahallı, Uşak
A single-arched Roman-period aqueduct-bridge on the Banaz Çayı, at the head of the channel that carried water to Pepuza.
Its story
Clandras (Cilandiras) Bridge is on the Banaz Çayı, a tributary of the Büyük Menderes, near Alfaklar village in Karahallı. Although popularly known as a bridge, it is actually an aqueduct at the start of the channels that carried water to the ancient city of Pepuza, about 1 km away. It was most likely built in the 2nd century AD; it is 24 m long, 17 m deep and 1.75 m wide. The arch stones are locked together with tenons; its surroundings are used as a picnic area.
Key facts
- Period
- Roman, 2nd century AD (estimated)
- Dimensions
- 24 m long, 17 m high
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Day trip
Location
38.40785, 29.48479
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clandras_K%C3%B6pr%C3%BCs%C3%BC | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cilandiras_Bridge