Citation
Page reference: Christopher Ratté and Peter D. De Staebler (eds.). Aphrodisias V. The Aphrodisias Regional Survey (Verlag Philipp von Zabern: Darmstadt/Mainz, 2012), 253, 274, 277, 284, 304 - Book catalogue no.: Aqueducts cat. 6. <http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/92992>
Description
Local Name: Gümüş Deresi
Local Informant: Osman Güzel
Local Information: The remains of the bridge are located on the north bank of Gümüş (Korkor) Deresi, a tributary of the Morsynus river. The bridge is located 2 km southwest of the modern village of Seki, 2.8 km southeast of the modern town of Ataeymir, and 6.3 km southeast of Aphrodisias.
Latitude: 37.41.13.3
Longitude: 28.47.27.1
Elevation: 626
Dimensions: p. H (north pier): 4.8 m ** p. W (north pier): 3.5 m ** p. L (north pier): 12 m
Description: Preservation: Only one pier of the bridge remains standing, located on the north bank of the dere. In contrast to the other bridges, this one is better preserved on its upstream (east) side. The length of the pier has been cut in two to accommodate a dirt road parallel with the stream. Nothing remains of the conduit. ** Construction: The bridge is constructed of mortared rubble faced with petit appareil masonry. The rounded fieldstones that comprise the structure are not as internally consistent in shape and size as those of the other bridges along the aqueduct, and many of the facing blocks are larger than those of the other bridges. One large facing block preserved on the south side of the pier facing the dere is 0.60 m long, 0.25 m high, and 0.50 m deep. The lime mortar is gray with densely ** packed stone inclusions smaller than 0.02 m. ** Description: The pier is preserved to a height of 4.8 m, a width of 3.5 m, and a length of 12 m. The pier rests on a rock outcrop forming the bank of the dere. The pier extends to the north into agricultural fields, where it is no longer traceable.