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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.
About the Author
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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Wiener, J. B. (2017, October 24). Segovia's Roman Aqueduct. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7485/segovias-roman-aqueduct/
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Wiener, James Blake. "Segovia's Roman Aqueduct." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified October 24, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7485/segovias-roman-aqueduct/.
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Wiener, James Blake. "Segovia's Roman Aqueduct." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 24 Oct 2017. Web. 04 Oct 2022.
