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Nimreh Bridge
Nimreh Bridge
Nimreh Bridge
Nimreh Bridge is a ruined arch bridge located near Nimreh village east of Shahba in As-Suwayda Governorate, Syria. It was built by the Romans in the 3rd century AD. The bridge is characterized by its transverse arch which is derived from old building traditions of the Hauran region. This feature makes the bridge unique among the other Roman bridges.
Site Information
Country: Syria
District: As-Suwayda Governorate
Category: Bridges and Water Structures
Site History: 3rd Century AD
Oldest Culture: Roman
Later Cultures: Roman
Site Features: Roman Monuments
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Elevation: 1191 m
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