THE BRIDGES OF ARTSAKH

Bridge of Goghtanik

The bridge used to lie over the river Hakari, a kilometre east of Goghtanik Village, Kashatagh District, Republic of Artsakh (RMK). Except for the finely-finished cornerstones of the vault-bearing arch, all its other parts are laid with undressed stone and mortar. The bridge of Goghtanik was destroyed in the aftermath of military operations during the liberation struggle of Artsakh.

Span length: 11.95 metres; passage width: 3.25 metres.