Oluk Bridge (The Old Bridge)
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Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Before the roar of the rapids begins, we pause at a structure that represents the pinnacle of ancient engineering: the Oluk Bridge, known locally as Oluk Köprü. This single-span stone arch bridge dates back to the 2nd century AD,…
Listen in the app2Roman Engineering and Arch Construction
To understand why the Oluk Bridge still stands today, we must look closer at the techniques employed by Roman architects. The bridge is approximately fourteen meters long and three and a half meters wide, designed to accommodate…
Listen in the app3Strategic Importance: The Road to Selge
The Oluk Bridge was not an isolated monument; it was a critical node in the ancient transportation geography of Pisidia. To the north of here lies the ancient city of Selge, perched high in the mountains at an altitude of over…
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As you prepare to leave the Oluk Bridge and head toward the launch site for your rafting adventure, take one last look at this remarkable structure. It is a bridge between eras, a tangible link to the Roman engineers who stood…
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What is Oluk Bridge (The Old Bridge)?
Oluk Bridge (The Old Bridge) is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.1946, 31.2133 |
| Last updated |