Destination
Yafes Köprüsü
Although it is located in Cizre, today it remains within the borders of Syria because the bed of the Tigris River has changed. Today it is in the state of a ruin, with only its large arch and some piers remaining intact. Yafes Köprüsü was built in the XIIth century, during the Seljuk Period, by the Atabegs of Mosul.
Yafes Köprüsü and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Local culture
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 20 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Yafes Köprüsü sits within Cizre, Şırnak. The toroti catalogue holds 59 described stops across Şırnak, 21 of them in Cizre.
The nearest stop is Deşti Akabin Köprüsü, 60 m to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Yafes Köprüsü?
- Although it is located in Cizre, today it remains within the borders of Syria because the bed of the Tigris River has changed. Today it is in the state of a ruin, with only its large arch and some piers remaining intact. Yafes Köprüsü was built in the XIIth century, during the Seljuk Period, by the Atabegs of Mosul.
- Where is Yafes Köprüsü?
- Yafes Köprüsü is in Cizre, Şırnak.
- How long does it take to visit Yafes Köprüsü?
- The suggested visit time for Yafes Köprüsü is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Yafes Köprüsü?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Yafes Köprüsü; the closest are Deşti Akabin Köprüsü, Cizre Kalesi, Ebu'l-İz El Cezeri Türbesi.