Set at the entry point of the historical Silk Road to Anatolia, the two-level bridge was erected in the 9th century. It spans the Arpaçay River (Arpaçay Nehri), which separates the Türkiye-Armenia border. The bottom level of the bridge was for the use of caravans, while the upper level was used by pedestrians and soldiers. While most of the bridge has been destroyed, its pedestals remain intact.