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The Zhaozhou Bridge in China is the largest existing stone arch bridge in the world Royalty Free Stock Photo

The Zhaozhou Bridge in China is the largest existing stone arch bridge in the world

The Zhaozhou Bridge was first built in the Sui Dynasty, designed and built by the craftsman Li Chun, and has a history of over 1400 years. The Zhaozhou Bridge is the oldest, longest span, and most well preserved single span open shoulder stone arch bridge in the world. Its construction technology is unique, and it is the first "open shoulder arch" structural form in the history of world bridges, with high scientific research value The carving technique is vigorous and powerful, with a novel and bold artistic style, showcasing the rich, rigorous, and elegant stone carving style of the Sui Dynasty. The bridge body decoration is finely carved and has high artistic value. The Zhaozhou Bridge holds an important position in the history of Chinese bridge construction and has a profound impact on bridge architecture for future generations around the world.