It is located at the junction of İncesu, Hatip and Çubuk streams. According to its three-line inscription, it was built in 1222 by Sultan Keyhüsrev's son, Ab-ul Feth Keykubat.

Source: Ankara, Which is Disappearing with its Natural, Historical and Cultural Values ​​– Mehmet Tunçer, Necati Yalçın, Savaş Sönmez

Akköprü (Ottoman Turkish: اق کوپری) is a historical bridge located in the Yenimahalle district of Ankara. It was built by Kızılbey on behalf of the Anatolian Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I at the confluence of the Çubuk Stream, İncesu Stream, and Hatip Stream. Constructed in 1222 by Kızılbey, the governor of Ankara, it was situated on a location that served as an old trade route to Baghdad. The bridge has remained in good condition to this day and is one of the rare historical structures in Yenimahalle that has survived. The site was registered as an urban protected area on August 8, 1959.

The bridge is constructed of cut basalt stone. It has a total of seven pointed arches. The arches are largely made of cut Ankara stone. Some foreign stones and materials from nearby ancient artifacts have also been used. Four of the arches are large, and three are small. Metallic railings were added later. There are two inscriptions on the west side, one of which is faded.

The image on the back of the 5 lira banknote used between 1927 and 37 is a picture of Akköprü.

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