Misis Bridge


Misis Bridge is a Roman bridge in Adana Province, Turkey.

Geography

The bridge is over Ceyhan River between the Yakapınar and Geçitli at . Presently it is on the road which connects the main highway to Mediterranean Sea coast. The distance to Adana is.

History

In the Middle Ages, Mopsuestia was a big city and the bridge was built on one of the most active trade roads to east. It was commissioned by the Roman emperor Flavius Julius Constantius in the fourth century. It was restored by the Byzantine emperor Justinian I in the sixth century. It was again renovated in 743 and 840. The bridge suffered damage in the 1998 Adana–Ceyhan earthquake. But it was restored.

Details

The building material is face stone. There are 9 arches. After the last restoration following the earthquake it is still in use.

Trivia

According to a popular legend, Luqman who had discovered the elixir of life dropped the receipt and the herbs from Misis Bridge.