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Inspired by a 2,500-year-old Persian technique, pontoon bridges are serving as a vital link between the Sangam and the 4,000-hectare 'M' areas, connecting 25 vibrant sectors at the Maha Kumbh. More ...

The pontoon bridges were first used in 480 BC by Persian king Xerxes I during his invasion of Greece. These bridges were also used by the Zhou dynasty in China during the 11th century BC.

They are designed in such a way that they can handle the passage of a large number of people simultaneously,” he added. The pontoon bridges were first used in 480 BC by Persian king Xerxes I during ...