Card Mosk XIII century. Yeghegnadzor. Armenia, 1979

An ancient arched bridge, built in the 13th century, is picturesquely located over a river in the vicinity of the city of Yeghegnadzor, Armenia.

What is shown on the postcard

The postcard depicts a stone arched bridge with a partially destroyed road surface. The bridge spans a river, the banks of which are covered with vegetation. Cows are grazing in the foreground. Mountains and agricultural land are visible in the distance.

Historical note

The bridge is a historical monument of the 13th century, testifying to the medieval architecture and engineering skills of the region. Such bridges often played an important role in trade routes and communications between settlements.

Present day

Today, this bridge, despite its age and partial destruction, continues to be a cultural heritage site. It is located in the vicinity of Yeghegnadzor, a city known for its winemaking and historical monuments.

Location (map)

Address: Yeghegnadzor, Armenia

Coordinates: 39.770700, 45.119500
(Google Maps)

Coordinate source: Location identified by the coordinates of a 13th-century ancient bridge located near the town of Yeghegnadzor..

Questions and answers

• When was the bridge built? The bridge was built in the 13th century.
• Where is the bridge located? The bridge is located in the vicinity of Yeghegnadzor, Armenia.
• What is depicted in the foreground of the postcard? Cows grazing are depicted in the foreground of the postcard.

See also

• Armenia postcards
• 1979 postcards

The «Old Postcards» archive includes other views of Armenia from 1979.