10-11-2006, 04:51 PM
This is AFAIK the oldest wooden segmental arch bridge of the world. A true milestine in the history of architecture. I would die (well, almost :wink: ) for a better pic of this model from the local museum. Does anybody have one?
The Trajan Bridge at the Iron Gate, 20 pillars, over 1000m length, built during the initial stages of the first Dacian War by the Greek engineer Apollodorus of Damascus:
![[Image: Rom_Drobeta_ModelRomanBridg.jpg]](http://www.monkeytravel.org/rom/Rom_Drobeta_ModelRomanBridg.jpg)
The Trajan Bridge at the Iron Gate, 20 pillars, over 1000m length, built during the initial stages of the first Dacian War by the Greek engineer Apollodorus of Damascus:
Stefan (Literary references to the discussed topics are always appreciated.)
