A historic bridge in Türkiye destroyed by flooding is being restored and added to the region’s cultural inventory.
The ruined Karasu Bridge in Aksaray, close to the centre of the country, dates back to 1863 and was built from cut stone and rubble on the site of an even older bridge. It is 13.5m long and 4.26m wide and has three arches.
Work continues to restore the arches of Aksaray Bridge in Turkey. Credit: Municipality of Aksaray
The bridge at Aksaray is being reconstructed with modern cut stone. Credit: Municipality of Aksaray
Mayor Dr Evren Dinçer said of the project, "We take care to carry our historical mosques, tombs, mansions, fountains, bridges and all other places that have witnessed history to future generations by keeping them in their original form.
“We are doing our best to carry the unique historical and cultural richness of Aksaray to future generations with such projects and investments. We are working to preserve the historical structure of our region and pass it on to future generations.”
