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