Cendere Bridge

This bridge was built between 193 and 211 AD during the reign of Septimus Severus (Roman Emperor) for the campaign of the Eastern Legion. During this period, the Romans implemented a construction project to facilitate their campaign against Parthia.

The bridge originally had four columns at its entrances. At the entrance on the Kahta side, the columns of Emperor Septimus Severus and his wife Julia Donnan stood tall and are still standing. However, the animal figures on top of these two columns have disappeared over time.

At the entrance on the Sincik side, columns were erected in honor of Septimus Severus' sons, Caracalla and Geta; however, the column erected in Geta's name was removed as a result of a fratricidal conflict. Since all works bearing Geta's name were destroyed, the column erected in his name at the Cendere Bridge was also demolished. The site of the demolished column remains as it was. Currently, the bridge has three columns, and the animal figures on top of these columns have also been destroyed. The columns bear a strong resemblance to those at the Karakuş tumulus. It seems as if both historical structures were built by the same civilization.

Furthermore, there are four inscriptions on the railings of the bridge. They are written in Roman script. The inscriptions are still legible.

It is commendable that the Cendere Bridge, which provides transportation between Sincik and Kahta, is still standing and can be easily used by modern vehicles. The bridge has been used for transportation purposes until the present day.