Baç Bridge 2

View looking southwest at the Baç Bridge. It was constructed during the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (AD 527–565).  It was originally built over the Berdan River but today, the river runs slightly to the east of the bridge.  It is 197 feet long and has three arches.  The steps, embankment, and dry pavement are modern constructions.

The Baç Bridge is located on the east side of the city of Tarsus.  It is also called the "Justinyen Köprüsü" = the Justinian bridge.  During the Ottoman Period caravans had to pay a toll to use the bridge—the word "baç" is the Turkish word for custom's duty.  Because of modern construction, the bridge was put out of use.  It was restored in 1978.

Baç Bridge. (2023, April 15). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ba%C3%A7_Bridge