"The Roman bridge which, according to the Arab geographer, Al-drisi 'surpasses all other bridges in beauty and solidity' reflects little of its Roman roots, owing to frequent reconstruction over many decades. Little of the original structure stands, the present bridge is a medieval reconstruction of the 19th Century"
Thursday, October 30, 2008
the roman bridge
"The Roman bridge which, according to the Arab geographer, Al-drisi 'surpasses all other bridges in beauty and solidity' reflects little of its Roman roots, owing to frequent reconstruction over many decades. Little of the original structure stands, the present bridge is a medieval reconstruction of the 19th Century"
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