THE BRIDGES OF ARTSAKH

Bridge of Honut

The bridge is located across the river Karkar running on the eastern edge of the village site of Honut, a kilometre north-east of Shooshi Town, Shooshi District, Republic of Artsakh (RMK). Judging by its building peculiarities, it was erected in the 18th century, the main building material used comprising pebble, limestone and mortar—finely-dressed are only the cornerstones of its vault-bearing arch.

Span length: 5.87 metres; passage width: 4.05 metres; height above water level: 8.10 metres; geographical coordinates: N 39°45°40.45,°° E 46°45°56.78.°°