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Turkey and Armenia to rebuild historic Ani Bridge
Turkey has completed the tender process to rebuild the 10th-century Ani Bridge, a historic Silk Road structure located on the border with Armenia. Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that the reconstruction contract was signed following a tender held by the General Directorate of Highways.
The medieval stone bridge, which once served as a vital customs gate for trade between East and West, spans the Akhuryan River near the Ani archaeological site. Only the bridge's supports remain after its circular arch collapsed in 1807. The Ani site, which includes the bridge, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016.
Restoration efforts will be conducted through a joint commission established under a protocol signed in Yerevan. This project is viewed as a significant step in the ongoing normalization process between Turkey and Armenia. While the bridge's reconstruction aims to preserve cultural heritage for future generations, specific timelines and budgets for the project have not yet been released.
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Abdulkadir Uraloğlu · Ani Ancient City · Ani Bridge · Cevdet Yılmaz · General Directorate of Highways · UNESCO
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The Ani Ancient City was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016. www.haberaktuel.com · www.haberport.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.haberturk.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Ani Bridge was constructed in the 10th century on the Silk Road. www.haberaktuel.com · www.haberport.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.haberturk.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The bridge's circular arch collapsed on October 16, 1807. www.haberaktuel.com · www.haberport.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.haberturk.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The original bridge dimensions were 80 meters long and 8 meters wide. www.haberaktuel.com · www.haberport.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.haberturk.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The contract for the restoration was signed on September 28, 2026. www.haberport.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 4 SOURCES] Restoration will be conducted under the coordination of a joint commission between Turkey and Armenia. www.haberaktuel.com · www.haberport.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.haberturk.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] A restoration protocol was signed in Yerevan on May 4, 2026. www.haberaktuel.com · www.haberport.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.haberturk.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The restoration tender was held on September 16, 2026. www.haberaktuel.com · www.haberport.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.haberturk.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Ani Silk Road Bridge was built in the 10th century. www.haberaktuel.com · www.haberport.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.haberturk.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Restoration work will be carried out under the coordination of a joint commission between Turkey and Armenia. www.haberaktuel.com · www.haberport.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.haberturk.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The bridge's original dimensions were 80 meters long and 8 meters wide. www.haberaktuel.com · www.haberport.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.haberturk.com