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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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