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Parts of them have become updated since Roman times although the concept is the same. An aqueduct is simply a pipe or tube that carries water. We have pipes that carry our water. Our pumping and filtration systems have been updated since Roman days, and various valves are used to control the water flow today. So in that sense you could say that they have become more professional. However, since the Roman aqueducts or parts of them are still being used in various places, you cold also say that they did not need any modernization; they continue to do their job just fine, just as the Romans intended.
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Is it true that Slavery had existed since the ancient Greek and Roman times?
Slavery has existed since way before the ancient Greek and Roman times. It is not known when the practice began, but every ancient society had slaves and their economies were dependent on them.
Did slavery exist since the ancient Greek and Roman times?
Yes, slavery is a very ancient practice.
How long has the trevi foutain there for?
The Trevi Fountain, located in Rome, Italy, was completed in 1762, making it over 260 years old. Its origins, however, date back to ancient Roman aqueducts, with the Aqua Virgo aqueduct being constructed in 19 BC. The fountain has since become a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of Roman Baroque architecture.
Has marriage changed much since Ancient Rome?
Roman marriages were pagan.
Which ancient civilization had Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar as famous leaders?
Ancient Rome obviously. Julius Caesar ended the Roman Republic.
The roman empire would have grown so large and prosperous without the aqueducts?
Aqueducts did not affect the size of the Roman Empire as this was determined by other factors which were independent from them. They did contribute to prosperity as they supplied the towns with clean water and meet their level of demand. Water was used (and still is) both for cleaning and hygiene (which were important in the cities which were crowded and packed into city walls) and for manufacturing processes. Since the Roman Empire relied on and promoted trade, the urban economy was important.
What year did track begin?
Track and field events have been around since ancient roman times
When was the first anti-Jewish law passed?
Anti-Semitic laws have existed since ancient times, e.g. the Roman Empire had them, ancient Egypt had them, etc.
Who founded grammar?
Most people regard Saussure as the father of modern linguistics. However, grammar has been discussed an analyzed since ancient Roman and Greek times--and since ancient Chinese and Sanskrit times.
How do you say zero in Aramaic?
Aramaic has no word for zero, since that value does not occur in the Aramaic numeral system, nor in Roman numerals or in ancient Hebrew or in ancient Egyptian.
How have circuses changed since the days of ancient Rome?
The Roman circus was a totally different thing. it was a racing track for chariot races.
Was there a Roman god of pineapples?
No. Since the pineapple is indigenous to South America, it was unknown to the ancient Romans. However, Pomona was the goddess of fruit.
