Palu Bridge

The old Palu Bridge, located on the Murat River, has no inscription and is believed to have been built during the Roman period. However, its foundation and arch design resemble Seljuk-style bridges, and it is also said to have been constructed during the Artuqid period. It is more plausible that the bridge was built during the Roman period and was later repaired during the Eastern Roman and Artuqid periods. The bridge, measuring 156.50 meters in length and 3.5 meters in width, was restored in 2010 by the General Directorate of Highways in a manner true to its original design. In its time, it was the only route providing a south-north connection and is mentioned in historical sources as the bridge connecting Istanbul to Baghdad. This bridge played a significant role in the development of Palu as a trade center. Located on the Bitlis-Tatvan highway and the ancient Silk Road itinerary, El Aman Caravanserai (El Aman Kervansarayı) is an Ottoman building from the 16th century. Built by Hüsrev Pasha, the Governor of Van, it is the largest caravanserai in Anatolia. Situated at the intersection of the Caravan Road, Pilgrim's Road, and Silk Road, it played a key role in ensuring security and meeting the needs of caravans.