3,300-Year-Old Mycenaean Bridge Still in Use Today: A Marvel of Ancient Engineering
ARGOLIS, GREECE – A 3,300-year-old stone bridge built during the Mycenaean era continues to serve local traffic in southern Greece, making it one of the oldest functional bridges in the world. Known as the Arkadiko Bridge, the structure dates back to between 1300 and 1190 BCE and was originally constructed as part of a military road connecting the ancient cities of Tiryns and Epidauros. Located near the modern roadway in the region of Argolis, the bridge remains an exceptional example of prehistoric engineering. Built using the Cyclopean masonry technique—massive, unworked limestone boulders fitted together without mortar—the Arkadiko Bridge demonstrates the...
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