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The Historical Cendere Bridge in Adiyaman Was Not Destroyed in The Earthquake
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The Historical Cendere Bridge in Adiyaman Was Not Destroyed in The Earthquake
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The Roman-era Cendere Bridge, located in the Kahta district of Adıyaman, managed to survive the earthquake that affected 10 provinces in Kahramanmaras.
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Many buildings collapsed due to earthquakes of 7.7 and 7.6 magnitudes affecting 10 provinces centered in Kahramanmaras.
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The historical bridge built by the 16th Legion in the Kahta district of Adıyaman during the reign of the Roman Emperor Septimius Severius (192-211) was not damaged in the earthquake disaster.
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It is noteworthy that the historical bridge, which consists of 92 large cut stone blocks 120 meters long, 30 meters high and 7 meters wide, sits on two rocks without the use of mortar.
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