Cendere Bridge is also known as Roman Bridge or Septimius Severus Bridge. It is located over the ancient Cabinas (Cendere) Stream. The bridge was so named because it connects the two sides of the stream flowing through a magnificent canyon. It is located at the Sincik-Kocahisar road junction about 10 kilometers after passing the Karakuş Tumulus on the way to Mount Nemrut from Kâhta District. The bridge was built by the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD) by order of the XVIth Legion, which was headquartered in Samsat (Somasata) at the time.
The Cendere Bridge is a magnificent monumental example of Ancient Roman architecture. Consisting of two arches, one main arch and one relief arch, the bridge is made of smooth cut stones, each weighing tons. 7 meters wide, 30 meters high and 120 meters long, the most interesting architectural feature of the bridge is that it was built without mortar. The bridge rises in the form of a ramp from both sides and joins in the middle. This feature both increases the static strength of the bridge and gives it a monumental appearance.