The Machakhela Valley is notable for its numerous stone arch bridges, attributed to the valley’s economic and strategic importance. The valley was part of a major trade route connecting Tao-Klarjeti and the Black Sea regions. Key remaining bridges include the Tskhemlara, Chkheri, and Chamakheuri bridges.
Tskhemlara Arch Bridge: Located on the Machakhela River, this bridge features a half-circle arch, with the right end embedded in rocky cliffs and the left resting on a constructed support. It dates from the 11th-13th centuries.
Chkheri Bridge: Built over the Chkheriswater River, a tributary of the Machakhela, this bridge has an 8.7-meter long surface with a maximum height of 14 meters.
Chamakheuri Arch Bridge: Built over the Chamakheuri water, this 13-meter-long bridge is believed to have been repaired in the 18th century by local figure Ahmed-aga Khinkiladze.
