Bıçakçı Bridge

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Bıçakçı Bridge (literally "Cutter's Bridge") is a historic deck arch bridge in Karaman Province, southwestern Turkey. It is on the road Bucakkışla - Ermenek, and spans over the Göksu River at 36°56′52″N 39°22′23″E. The length of the asymmetric stone deck arch bridge is 81.60 m (267.7 ft). Its width is 5.1 metres (17 ft) It consists of a 20 m (66 ft)-long main arch flanked by two minor arches. There are also four auxiliary flood openings two in each side. The exact construction date is unknown. Judging from the masonry, it is assumed that the bridge was built in the 14th century when the area around the bridge was under the rule of Karamanids.

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