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Macestus Bridge
Macestus Bridge
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Macestus Bridge
Macestus Bridge or Makestos Bridge is a ruined Roman bridge over the Macestus River (Simav River) in Balıkesir Province, Turkey. It was probably built in the late Roman period or early Byzantine period during the reign of Constantine the Great in the 4th century AD.
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Country: Turkey
District: Balıkesir Province
Category: Bridges and Water Structures
Site History: 4th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Roman
Later Cultures: Byzantine
Site Features: Roman & Byzantine Monuments
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Elevation: 43 m
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