Alata Bridge

  • Also Known As: Old Portuguese Nile Bridge

  • Vicinity: Spans Blue Nile E of Tis Isat, off road to hydropower station
  • Type: Arch Bridge
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Structure

Alata Bridge is a stone arch bridge that spans the Blue Nile River, south of the Blue Nile Falls in Tis Abay, Ethiopia. Also known Portuguese Bridge, the 64 meter long masonry structure consist of eight arches. - AsNotedIn


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1615/00/00 According to Jesuit Jerome Lobo, the Emperor Susenyos procures funds for erecting the first bridge on the Abay (Nile). Emperor Susenyos reigned from 1607 to 1632.
1650/00/00 Emperor Fasilades assigns Dejazmach Amoniyos to supervise the construction of a bridge to connect Begemdir and Gojjam. Emperor Fasilades reigned from 1632 to 1667.

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Particulars for Alata Bridge:
Bridge Type Arch Bridge
Criteria Architecture-Engineering
Area of Significance Engineering
Cultural Affiliation Gonderian Period
Historic Use Road-related
Building material Rubble Stone
Sight Category Structure




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