Destination
Akköprü (Keriz) Köprüsü
According to the Tapu-Tahrir registers kept during the reign of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman, Akköprü, which provided the crossing of the main caravan route over the Ceyhan River, is mentioned. Near the ruins of the historic crossing place called "Keriz" on the bank of the Ceyhan River, 6 piers of the historic structure showing the characteristics of a bridge are standing and remain completely intact.
Akköprü (Keriz) Köprüsü and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- History
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Suggested visit:30 minutes
According to the Tapu-Tahrir registers kept during the reign of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman, Akköprü, which provided the crossing of the main caravan route over the Ceyhan River, is mentioned. Near the ruins of the historic crossing place called "Keriz" on the bank of the Ceyhan River, 6 piers of the historic structure showing bridge characteristics are still standing and completely intact.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Akköprü (Keriz) Köprüsü sits within Osmaniye (merkez), Osmaniye. The toroti catalogue holds 22 described stops across Osmaniye, 8 of them in Osmaniye (merkez).
The nearest stop is Kastabala Antik Kenti, 4.9 km to the west. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Akköprü (Keriz) Köprüsü?
- According to the Tapu-Tahrir registers kept during the reign of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman, Akköprü, which provided the crossing of the main caravan route over the Ceyhan River, is mentioned. Near the ruins of the historic crossing place called "Keriz" on the bank of the Ceyhan River, 6 piers of the historic structure showing the characteristics of a bridge are standing and remain completely intact.
- Where is Akköprü (Keriz) Köprüsü?
- Akköprü (Keriz) Köprüsü is in Osmaniye (merkez), Osmaniye.
- How long does it take to visit Akköprü (Keriz) Köprüsü?
- The suggested visit time for Akköprü (Keriz) Köprüsü is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Akköprü (Keriz) Köprüsü?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Akköprü (Keriz) Köprüsü; the closest are Kastabala Antik Kenti, Kastabala Vadisi – Kirmitli Kuş Cenneti, Karatepe Kilim Kooperatifi.