Mekhitarists of Vienna - No. 12 - Köprüköy - Ancient Bridge

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Title

Mekhitarists of Vienna - No. 12 - Köprüköy - Ancient Bridge

Image Description and Historical Context

The postcard depicts an ancient bridge in Köprüköy. The stone structure features a series of arches spanning a river, blending harmoniously with the surrounding landscape. The bridge extends across a flat terrain with gentle slopes, emphasizing its length and architectural simplicity. The distant hills and open sky provide a serene backdrop, highlighting the bridge's historical and functional significance within the area.

Date or Circa Period

ca. 1920

Publisher's Series Number

No. 12

Orientation

Horizontal

Original Printed Text

Imp. Méchithariste, Vienne VII, Autriche.
Քէօփրիւ-քէօյի հին կամուրջը
Keopru-keuy, Ancien Pont

Publisher / Printer

Mekhitarists of Vienna

Notes

"Քէօփրիւ-քէօյ" (pronounced "Keopriou-Keoy") is the Armenian name for the town of Köprüköy, located in the Erzurum Province of eastern Turkey. The Turkish name "Köprüköy" translates to "Bridge Village" (with "köprü" meaning bridge and "köy" meaning village).

Citation

“Mekhitarists of Vienna - No. 12 - Köprüköy - Ancient Bridge,” Armenian Philatelic, accessed December 23, 2024, https://armphil.com/items/show/13.

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