Bridge of Mahtesy Aran Bridge :: ARMENIAN HISTORICAL MONUMENTS

Bridge of Mahtesy Aran Bridge 1663 y․

NKR / Askeran / Avetaranots

Location

The bridge is found at the south-eastern extremity of Avetaranots Village, Askeran District, Republic of Artsakh (RMK), at the beginning of a road leading to Jaghatsner Village, at an altitude of 1,023 metres above sea level.
Geographical coordinates: N 39°42°13.73,°° E 46°50°21.57.°°

Karapetian, Samvel. The Bridges of Artsakh, Yerevan, 2009, p. 68.

Historical Introduction

According to its construction inscription (42 x 30 centimetres), it was erected in 1663.

Karapetian, Samvel. The Bridges of Artsakh, Yerevan, 2009, p. 68.

Architectural Description

Span length: 6 metres; passage width 3.10 metres; height above water level: 4.35 metres.

Karapetian, Samvel. The Bridges of Artsakh, Yerevan, 2009, p. 68.

Inscription, Armenian, Engraved, Commemoration 1663 y․

Four lines in the Armenian original (see it in the Armenian text):
This bridge is in memory of Mahtesy Aran, in the year 1112 (1663).
Note: Mahtesy is a title used with reference to Christian believers who are known to have gone to Jerusalem on pilgrimage.

Samvel Karapetian, The Bridges of Artsakh, Yerevan, 2009, p. 68.

Type Photo
View Exterior
Author Samvel Karapetyan
Source Colour Negative

Type Measurement
Author Samvel Karapetyan
Source Sketch

Measurement by Samvel Karaptian; preparation for publication by Ashot Hakobian