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Roman Aqueduct, Caesarea
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Roman Aqueduct, Caesarea

The Roman aqueduct of Caesarea Palestina.
Roman Aqueduct at Antioch
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Roman Aqueduct at Antioch

Trajan/Hadrian's aqueduct today, Antioch on the Orontes, Antakya, Turkey.
Roman Aqueduct of Segovia
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Roman Aqueduct of Segovia

The Roman of Aqueduct of Segovia dates from c. 112 CE, and it is one of Spain's most iconic sites. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
Roman Aqueduct, Lesbos
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Roman Aqueduct, Lesbos

The Roman aqueduct on the Greek island of Lesbos. Located near the village of Moría and intended to bring water to the city-state of Mytilene. Built around 200 BCE.
Roman Aqueduct of Nicopolis
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Roman Aqueduct of Nicopolis

The Roman aqueduct at Nicopolis in Epirus, Italy. Nicopolis was founded in 29 BCE by Augustus (r. 27 BCE - 14 CE), and is notable for being the home of the philosopher Epictetus (c. 50 CE - c. 130 CE) after his exile...
Aqueduct
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Aqueduct

Aqueducts transport water from one place to another, achieving a regular and controlled supply to a place that would not otherwise receive sufficient quantities. Consequently, aqueducts met basic needs from antiquity onwards such as...
The Roman Aqueduct of Pont du Gard
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The Roman Aqueduct of Pont du Gard

The Pont du Gard is an aqueduct in the South of France constructed by the Roman Empire, and located in Vers-Pont-du-Gard near Remoulins, in the Gard département. It has long been thought that the Pont du Gard...
Segovia's Roman Aqueduct
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Segovia's Roman Aqueduct

The Aqueduct of Segovia, located in what's present-day Spain, is supported by 167 arches in total. It is one of the most recognizable and famous of Roman ruins in Europe.
View of the Roman Aqueduct in Segovia, Spain
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View of the Roman Aqueduct in Segovia, Spain

The Segovia Aqueduct was likely finished around the year 112 CE and once carried water from the Rio Frio situated 17 km (11 miles) from Segovia. It is one of Spain's cultural treasures, and it was listed...
Roman Engineering
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Roman Engineering

The Romans are known for their remarkable engineering feats, be they roads, bridges, tunnels, or their impressive aqueducts. Their constructions, many of them still standing, are a testament to their superior engineering skills...
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